A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of Mazomanie, Wisconsin, on November 7, 2024. The request came from us at Madison Reporter, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
We requested records under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., specifically seeking a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. As journalists, we are committed to providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. Access to such public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
We believe that as media professionals engaged in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver for this request. We await a response from the Village of Mazomanie and will keep our readers updated with any developments.