FOIA Request to Gallatin County regarding newly executed contracts or amendments on December 10, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Gallatin County, Illinois, by SE Illinois News on December 10, 2025. The request seeks access to records of newly executed contracts or amendments entered into by the county between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025. The specific areas of interest include public works, information technology or digital services, and consulting or professional services.
The request specifies that only existing records are sought and requests that these be provided in electronic format where possible. It also asks for signed contracts or amendments executed during the specified time period.
SE Illinois News is a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. As part of its mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, the organization has requested a fee waiver based on its role in disseminating information as a member of the media.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
Gallatin County had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year, with 695 students enrolled and 56 full-time faculty members across its schools.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
