FOIA Request to Town Of Waco regarding expense reimbursement records on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Foothills Review to the Town Of Waco in North Carolina. The request seeks access to specific public records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1. The focus of this request is on obtaining copies of the city’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include details such as the name and title of individuals who received reimbursements, dates and amounts of these reimbursements, descriptions of the expenses covered, and the associated department or office. The request emphasizes that it seeks existing records only and does not require the creation of new documents.
Foothills Review has highlighted its role as a media organization committed to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its mission to gather information in the public interest, Foothills Review aims to disseminate this information to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver based on their status as a media entity.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests. More information about this coalition can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
