A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of Cottage Grove regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024.
As part of our commitment to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs at Madison Reporter, we requested a list of voters who registered on Election Day, November 5, 2024. The request was made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for receiving the records in an electronic format.
As media professionals involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from the Village of Cottage Grove and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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