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FOIA Request to City of Mount Carmel regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by SE Illinois News to the City of Mount Carmel on August 21, 2025. The request seeks detailed information about the city's employees. Specifically, the request asks for a comprehensive list that includes each employee's full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date.
The FOIA request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which allows for public access to government records. SE Illinois News has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. The media organization emphasizes its role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable through accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In addition to their journalistic duties, SE Illinois News is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit Missouri corporation assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws to ensure transparency and inform the electorate. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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.
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