FOIA Request to City of Polkville regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A request for public records has been submitted to the City of Polkville under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The request, sent by Foothills Review, seeks access to copies of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include details such as the contract or amendment title, names of contracting parties, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. This information is sought for the purpose of gathering data of public interest for dissemination to the public.
The request specifies that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not require the creation of new documents. If any portion of this request is denied or withheld, a specific statutory basis for the denial is requested along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records. The preference is for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
As members of Foothills Review and The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization assisting media companies in investigating governmental agencies—the requester emphasizes their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. They also mention eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals.
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.
