Tom Berola Mayor at City of Auburn | City of Auburn
Tom Berola Mayor at City of Auburn | City of Auburn
FOIA Request to City of Auburn regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Auburn, Illinois, by Sangamon Sun, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 21, 2025, seeks detailed information about city employees. Specifically, the request asks for a list that includes each employee's full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date.
The requester emphasized the importance of accessing public records to fulfill journalistic duties that involve holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. As part of this process, they requested a fee waiver due to their role as media professionals.
The FOIA request is also associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This Missouri-based non-profit organization assists news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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