FOIA Request to Village Of Clay City regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Village Of Clay City by East Central Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to the city’s vendor payment register for the immediately preceding calendar month. The requested records include the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not necessitate the creation of new documents. It also requests that any denied portions be accompanied by a specific statutory basis for denial, with all reasonably segregable portions released. The requester prefers receiving the information in electronic format if available.
East Central Reporter has stated that access to these public records is crucial for their role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver as members of the media. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization aiding media companies in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
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.
