FOIA Request to Jackson County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.
We at the Carbondale Reporter have submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) to the Jackson County Clerk's office. Our request pertains to obtaining a list of candidates running for the upcoming 2025 Consolidated Elections.
The specific details we have requested include each candidate's name, the date they filed their candidacy, and the office they are running for. This information is crucial in our ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
As an established media organization, we believe that access to public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional. We continue to stand by our commitment to deliver reliable news coverage on matters of public interest and look forward to receiving this information from the Jackson County Clerk's office promptly.
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