FOIA Request to McLeansboro City Council Regarding Council Members' Details on October 15, 2024.
In a bid to uphold transparency and accountability in public institutions, we at SE Illinois News have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the McLeansboro City Council. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
Our team is requesting a comprehensive list of all council members serving in the McLeansboro City Council. The information requested includes each member's name, title, year they were appointed, their term length (whether it is two or four years), and the date their term expires.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals. We await the council's response and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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