FOIA Request to City of Petersburg Regarding Unpaid Parking Violations on October 28, 2024.
In our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Sangamon Sun have submitted a request for records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). The request was sent electronically to the City of Petersburg.
The requested records pertain specifically to all unpaid parking violations currently held within the city. We asked for a list that includes the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of the violation, and the total amount due.
As a media organization, we believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to our readers. Access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We have requested a fee waiver as part of this process given our role in disseminating information to the public.
We will continue to keep you updated as we receive more information from the City of Petersburg regarding this matter.
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