FOIA Request to Door County regarding all county employee salaries on December 18, 2025.
On December 18, 2025, NE Wisconsin News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to Door County, Wisconsin. The request seeks detailed records concerning the employment and compensation of all individuals employed by the county during the calendar year 2024. This request is made under the Wisconsin Open Records Law, §19.31 et seq., with a preference for receiving the information in an electronic format such as CSV or Excel.
The specific information requested includes:
1. Full names (first and last) of all employees.
2. Department or employing unit each individual belongs to.
3. Job title or position held by each employee.
4. Base salary or wages for 2024, or rate of pay if annual totals are not maintained.
5. Employment type/status, including whether individuals are full-time employees, part-time employees, temporary/seasonal employees, or contractors.
NE Wisconsin News has requested that if any portion of this data is denied or redacted, the non-exempt portions should be provided along with a written explanation citing the legal basis for any denial or redaction as required by law. The organization has also requested a fee waiver due to its role in gathering and reporting news to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to promoting transparency in government through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws.
Door County is home to several educational institutions; among them are Southern Door Elementary School with an enrollment of 467 students and Sturgeon Bay High School with 402 students for the 2023-24 school year.
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.
