A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Grayville City Council in Illinois, seeking detailed information about its council members on October 15, 2024. The request was made by SE Illinois News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In the FOIA request, we asked for a list of all council members with specific details such as their names, titles, years of appointment, term lengths (2 or 4 years), and term expiry dates. The information was requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we believe that access to these public records is essential. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have asserted our eligibility for a fee waiver as per standard practices for media professionals.
SE Illinois News continues to strive towards fulfilling its professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We await the response from Grayville City Council regarding this FOIA request.
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