A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Athens City Council in Illinois, requesting detailed information about all council members on October 15, 2024. The request was made by us at Sangamon Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In the FOIA request, we asked for a list of all council members with specific details. These details include each member's name, title, year they were appointed, their term length (whether it is two or four years), and the date their term expires.
As a media organization, we believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
We have requested these records preferably in an electronic format for ease of use and distribution. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also asked for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from the Athens City Council regarding this FOIA request and will continue to keep our readers updated on local government affairs.
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