Sangamon Sun

FOIA Request to City of Springfield regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Springfield by Sangamon Sun, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, including details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate, and hire/start date. This information is requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) and preferably in electronic format.

The requester emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their role in providing transparency and holding public institutions accountable. They also seek a fee waiver based on their status as a member of the media.

Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. The coalition leverages Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.