FOIA Request to Carbondale City Council Regarding Detailed Information on Council Members on October 15, 2024.
In our continuous efforts to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the Carbondale Reporter have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Carbondale City Council. The request, sent on October 15, 2024, seeks detailed information about all council members under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The requested information includes each council member's name, title, year of appointment, term length (2 or 4 years), and term expiration date. This data is crucial for us as we aim to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency in our reporting.
As a media organization dedicated to gathering and disseminating news to the public, access to such public records is vital for us. We believe that we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals due to our role in spreading information.
We await the response from the Carbondale City Council and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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