A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Kewaunee County Election Department regarding their ballot counting methods on October 30, 2024. The request was initiated by The Sconi, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In our pursuit of transparency and accountability in public institutions, we at The Sconi requested specific details under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq. Our request primarily focused on obtaining a list of methods that the Kewaunee County Election Department is using to count ballots for the upcoming election. In case of manual counting, we also asked for an estimated number of people who will be working on election night.
We believe that access to such public records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities as journalists. It not only helps us hold public institutions accountable but also ensures that we provide our readers with transparent and accurate information about how their votes are being counted.
As a media organization committed to reporting news to the public, we have requested a fee waiver for this information. We await the department's response and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
For any further queries or clarifications regarding this request, feel free to reach out to us at The Sconi.
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