FOIA Request to Town of Ellerbe regarding expense reimbursement records on February 1, 2026.
A request has been made to the Town of Ellerbe for access to public records under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. ยง132-1. The request was submitted by Union News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The requested documents pertain to the town’s expense reimbursement records for the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific details sought in this request include the name and title of individuals reimbursed, dates and amounts of reimbursements, descriptions of expenses reimbursed, and the associated department or office. This information is being requested for public interest purposes and aims to provide transparency and accountability within public institutions.
Union News has emphasized that this request is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. They have also expressed willingness to receive these records in electronic format if available. In case any part of this request is denied or withheld, they have asked for a specific statutory basis for such denial along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, Union News leverages Freedom of Information laws to investigate governmental agencies and inform the electorate. More information about their work can be found at this link.
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.
