A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Fairfield City Council in Illinois on October 15, 2024. The request, sent by SE Illinois News, sought comprehensive details about all council members.
In our quest for transparency and accountability in local government affairs, we asked for a list of all council members with specific fields. These include their names, titles, years appointed, term lengths (2 or 4 years), and term expiry dates.
As a media organization committed to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to public records is crucial for us at SE Illinois News. It enables us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that as media professionals involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We await a positive response from the Fairfield City Council as we continue our mission of informing the public and promoting transparency in local governance.
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