FOIA Request to Alamance County regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Burlington Reporter to Alamance County, North Carolina, seeking records of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month. The request was made under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1.
The request specifies a need for detailed information including the title of each contract or amendment, names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The purpose of this request is to gather information of public interest for dissemination to the public. It is emphasized that the request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents.
The Burlington Reporter has requested these records in electronic format if available and has asked for a fee waiver as a media professional. The organization argues that access to public records is essential for fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
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.
