FOIA Request to Dunn County Election Department Regarding Ballot Counting Methods on October 30, 2024. The Sconi, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has sent a request under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., for specific information related to the upcoming elections.
The request specifically seeks details about the methods being used by the department to count ballots. If manual counting is involved, The Sconi has also requested an estimated number of people who will be working on election night.
As a media organization, we at The Sconi are dedicated to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from the Dunn County Election Department and will continue our efforts in ensuring transparency in this election process.
