FOIA Request to City of Newman regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
The East Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Newman in Illinois. The request was sent on August 21, 2025, and seeks detailed information about the city’s employees.
Specifically, the request asks for a comprehensive list of all city employees with the following details: full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary (or hourly rate if applicable), and hire/start date. The request emphasizes the preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.
The FOIA request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. As members of the media committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, East Central Reporter seeks access to these records as part of their professional responsibilities. They have also requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition 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.
