A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Village of Belleville, Wisconsin, regarding new voter registrations on November 7, 2024. The request was made by us at Madison Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific records requested under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., were for a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. This information is crucial in our ongoing efforts to ensure transparency and accountability in public institutions.
As members of the media, we are deeply involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
We continue to await a response from the Village of Belleville regarding this matter. We remain committed to providing our readers with accurate and timely information about their local government's activities.
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