A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Marion Finance Department regarding city sales tax records on October 31, 2024.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Carbondale Reporter have requested specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We are seeking these records in an electronic format for ease of access and analysis.
The request includes a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The desired fields include the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid by each business during this period.
In addition to this detailed breakdown, we have also asked for the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same timeframe. This information will provide a comprehensive view of the city's revenue from sales tax during this period.
As a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. In light of our role in disseminating information to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue to keep you updated as we await a response from the City Of Marion Finance Department regarding this FOIA request.
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