FOIA Request to City of Fairfield Regarding New and Active Residential and Commercial Building Permits on October 30, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at SE Illinois News have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Fairfield. The request, dated October 30, 2024, seeks access to public records related to both new and active residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023, up until the present date.
Specifically, we are requesting a list of all new residential and commercial building permits with details including the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address where the permit is applicable, and contractor's name. In addition to this, we are also seeking information about all currently active residential and commercial building permits along with their status.
Access to these public records is essential for us in fulfilling our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as per media professional guidelines.
We look forward to receiving this information from the City of Fairfield in order to continue our work in delivering comprehensive news coverage regarding local government affairs.
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