A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Menard County Il Clerk & Elections Division on February 5, 2025. The request, issued by Sangamon Sun, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs, seeks information about all candidates running in the upcoming election.
The specific details requested include the first, middle, and last names of each candidate. In addition to this basic information, Sangamon Sun has also asked for the office each candidate is running for and its jurisdiction. Party affiliation of each candidate is also required.
In order to facilitate direct contact with these individuals for follow-up questions or interviews, Sangamon Sun has also requested contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization committed to providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable, Sangamon Sun believes that access to such public records is essential in fulfilling its professional responsibilities. Consequently, it has requested a fee waiver as a media professional in accordance with the provisions of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
This request underscores Sangamon Sun's commitment to thorough reporting and maintaining open lines of communication between public officials and the communities they serve.
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