FOIA Request to North Carolina State Executive – Governor regarding communications with self-help organizations on July 31, 2025.
A request for public records has been submitted to the Office of the Governor of North Carolina by South Raleigh News. The request seeks access to specific documents under the North Carolina Public Records Law, G.S. §132-1. The focus of this request is on communications between the Governor’s Office and several self-help organizations.
The requested records include any written or electronic communications, such as emails, memos, and letters, exchanged between the Governor’s Office and representatives from Self‑Help Credit Union, Center for Community Self‑Help, and Center for Responsible Lending. Additionally, the request seeks access to calendar items, appointment records, or scheduling documents related to in-person meetings or phone calls with representatives from these organizations.
South Raleigh News has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if possible. The media organization has also requested to be added as a watcher on this request to track its status and ensure proper monitoring.
In accordance with their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, South Raleigh News has requested a fee waiver due to their status as a media professional. They emphasize that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.
For further information about the organization assisting in this request, please visit 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.
