A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Mt. Pulaski City Council regarding details of all council members on October 15, 2024. The request was made by Sangamon Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In the interest of transparency and accountability, we at Sangamon Sun requested records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, specifically seeking information about the city council members. The requested data includes each member's name, title, year of appointment, term length (2 or 4 years), and term expiration date.
As a media organization dedicated to reporting news to the public, access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that our role in disseminating information makes us eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional under the provisions of the FOIA. We eagerly await a response from the Mt. Pulaski City Council so we can continue our mission of informing our readers about their local government's activities and personnel.
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