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FOIA Request Sent to Dekalb County Regarding Vendor Payments on September 26, 2024

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Meagan Wolfe Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission | elections.wi.gov

Meagan Wolfe Administrator of the Wisconsin Elections Commission | elections.wi.gov

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to Dekalb County on September 26, 2024. The request was made by DeKalb Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.

In the interest of transparency and public accountability, we at DeKalb Times requested records detailing all payments made to vendors from January 1, 2024, through September 26, 2024. The specific fields requested include the vendor name, transaction date, transaction description, and amount.

The importance of access to public records for us as a media organization cannot be overstated. It is crucial in our mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.

We look forward to receiving this information from Dekalb County and will continue our efforts in providing thorough and accurate news coverage for our readers.