FOIA Request to Town of Stedman regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A request for public records was submitted to the Town of Stedman by Fayetteville Today, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1, and seeks access to specific documents related to new or amended contracts.
The request aims to obtain copies of the town’s new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The information sought includes details such as 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.
The request is made with the intention of gathering information of public interest for dissemination. It emphasizes that it seeks only existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Additionally, if any part of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a member of the media involved in reporting news to the public, Fayetteville Today has requested a fee waiver based on their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
