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FOIA Request to City of Lincoln regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Lincoln on August 21, 2025, by Sangamon Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to records detailing information about all city employees. Specifically, the requested data 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.
The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The Sangamon Sun expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. As members of the media, they emphasize their role in gathering and reporting news to the public and stress that access to such public records is vital for fulfilling their professional responsibilities. This includes holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency.
In addition to being part of Sangamon Sun, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This Missouri-based non-profit corporation aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. Their mission is to enhance transparency and inform the American electorate about government actions. More details about this organization can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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