FOIA Request to City of Mount Carmel Regarding Unpaid Parking Violations on October 28, 2024.
At SE Illinois News, we have recently submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) to the City of Mount Carmel. The request pertains to a comprehensive list of all parking violations currently unpaid within the city's jurisdiction.
Our aim is to obtain a detailed record that includes the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, violation date, and total due. We have requested this information in an electronic format for ease of analysis and reporting.
As a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to such public records is crucial for us at SE Illinois News. It allows us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for our readers.
We believe that as members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver. We eagerly await a response from the City of Mount Carmel and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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