FOIA Request to City of Auburn regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Auburn by Prairie State Wire, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records of new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific details requested include 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 in the public interest for dissemination.
Prairie State Wire emphasized that the request is limited to existing records and does not require creating new documents. They also expressed willingness to receive the records in electronic format if available. Additionally, they requested a fee waiver as members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable.
The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.
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.
