Petersburg | wikipedia.org
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FOIA Request to City of Petersburg regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.
The Sangamon Sun, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Petersburg. The request was sent on August 21, 2025, under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The aim is to obtain a list of all city employees with specific details.
The requested information includes the full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary (or hourly rate if applicable), and hire/start date for each employee. This data is sought in an electronic format to facilitate ease of access and analysis.
As part of their role in gathering and reporting news to the public, the Sangamon Sun emphasizes that access to such public records is crucial for maintaining transparency and holding public institutions accountable. They have also requested a fee waiver for this information due to their status as a media professional organization.
Additionally, the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This non-profit Missouri corporation aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies by utilizing Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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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.
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