FOIA Request to Manitowoc County regarding building permits issued by the county on November 4, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Manitowoc County by EC Wisconsin News, seeking detailed records related to building permits issued by the county during the previous month. The request, sent on November 4, 2025, aims to obtain comprehensive data under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., in an electronic format.
The requested information includes monthly permit issuance logs or reports, databases or spreadsheets listing building permits issued, and any records detailing permit type, issuance date, project category, or general location such as city or ZIP code. Additionally, the request seeks any transmittal reports provided to state agencies summarizing county permit activity.
EC Wisconsin News emphasizes its role in providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs and highlights the importance of access to public records for transparency and accountability. As a media organization member involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, EC Wisconsin News is requesting a fee waiver based on its professional responsibilities.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Manitowoc County is home to several educational institutions with significant enrollment figures for the 2023-24 school year. Lincoln High School leads with 1,455 students enrolled, followed by Washington Middle School with 503 students and Two Rivers High School with 477 students.
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.
