FOIA Request to Town of Knightdale regarding new or amended contracts on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Town of Knightdale by East Wake Times on February 1, 2026. The request seeks access to records related to new contracts and amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The requested records include specific details such as the title of the contract or amendment, names of contracting parties, 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. The requester has specified a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
The East Wake Times emphasizes that this request does not require the creation of new documents but is limited to existing records. In case any portion of the request is denied or withheld, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for denial and requested that all reasonably segregable portions be released.
As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news, East Wake Times highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also indicated eligibility for a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional.
East Wake Times is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization 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.
