A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Herrin Finance Department on October 31, 2024. The request was made by the Carbondale Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The records requested pertain to city sales tax data for the period from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. Specifically, we asked for a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city during this period. The information sought includes the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax each business paid.
In addition to this detailed breakdown, we also requested the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same timeframe.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, access to these public records is essential for us at Carbondale Reporter. We believe that this information will help us fulfill our professional responsibilities and provide our readers with valuable insights into local government financial operations.
We have also indicated our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional given our role in disseminating information to the public.
We await a response from the City Of Herrin Finance Department and look forward to sharing this important information with our readers once it becomes available.
