FOIA Request to City of Asheville regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Asheville on February 1, 2026, by a representative from the Asheville Reporter. The request seeks access to specific public records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The requested documents pertain to the city’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The details sought in this request include the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions of goods or services purchased. The aim is to gather information that holds public interest and disseminate it accordingly. This request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
The requester has also asked for any denials or withholdings to be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for such actions, while requesting that all reasonably segregable portions of records be released. An electronic format is preferred for receiving these records if available.
In addition, as a member of the media involved in news gathering and reporting, the requester has highlighted their role in ensuring transparency and accountability within public institutions. A fee waiver has been requested based on their professional responsibilities and affiliations.
The City of Asheville operates as a municipal government providing essential services like water utilities, public safety, and community planning through various departments focused on areas such as parks and infrastructure. More information about its operations can be found on its official 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.
