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FOIA Request to City of Carmi regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

On August 21, 2025, SE Illinois News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Carmi. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, including details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

The purpose of this request is to facilitate transparency and accountability within local governmental affairs. SE Illinois News aims to gather and report news that holds public institutions accountable while providing essential information to the public. The organization has requested that the information be provided in electronic format and has applied for a fee waiver due to its status as a media entity.

SE Illinois News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.

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We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.