Vehicle Auction Notices and Purchase Records (2020–Present)
Dear Ms. Barras:
Pursuant to the New Jersey Open Public Records Act (OPRA), N.J.S.A. 47:1A-1 et seq., I respectfully request access to the following government records:
(1) All public notices, advertisements, postings, or announcements issued by the Township of Mansfield between January 1, 2020, and the date of this request, concerning the auctioning or sale of Township-owned vehicles. This includes:
- Notices posted physically (e.g., on Township Hall bulletin boards),
- Notices published in newspapers,
- Online or website postings (if any),
- Internal memos or emails discussing publication of such notices.
(2) A list or documentation of all vehicles auctioned or sold by the Township of Mansfield from January 1, 2020, through the present, including:
- Make, model, year, VIN (if available),
- Date of sale or auction,
- Final sale price,
- Name of purchaser(s),
- Method of sale (e.g., public auction, sealed bid, online sale),
- Any records of internal approvals or recommendations related to these sales.
If these records are available in electronic format, I request that they be provided electronically via email.
If this request is denied in whole or in part, please cite the specific legal basis for the denial and provide redacted documents where appropriate.
I hereby certify that:
- I am not currently serving a sentence for conviction of an indictable offense under the laws of New Jersey, any other state, or the United States;
- I am not requesting these records for sale, resale, solicitation, or any commercial purpose;
- I will not use the requested records to harass any individual or commit any unlawful act;
- I am requesting access for a lawful purpose consistent with the public's right to transparency and accountability in local government.
Thank you for your time and attention to this matter.
Sincerely,
Bill Sosis