FOIA Request to Town of Bakersville regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
The High Country Times has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Town of Bakersville, North Carolina. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested records include contract or amendment titles, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered.
This request is made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1., with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format. The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents.
The High Country Times emphasizes its role as a member of the media in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. They have requested a fee waiver due to their status as media professionals. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
