A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Manitowoc, Wisconsin, on November 7, 2024. The request was made by EC Wisconsin News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request sought a list of new voters who registered to vote on November 5, 2024. This data is crucial for EC Wisconsin News in its mission to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable.
As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await the response from the City of Manitowoc and will continue to work towards providing comprehensive coverage of local governmental affairs.
