FOIA Request to City of Newman Regarding Unpaid Parking Violations on October 28, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at East Central Reporter have submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
Our request pertains specifically to unpaid parking violations within the jurisdiction of the City of Newman. We have asked for a list detailing all such offenses that are currently outstanding. The information sought includes the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date when each violation occurred, and the total amount due overall.
We believe that access to these public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities as journalists. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we hope that our request will be processed without any fees. This waiver is often granted to media professionals who use this information for disseminating news and promoting transparency.
We look forward to cooperating with the City of Newman in this matter and are available for any questions or clarifications they may need regarding our request.
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