A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Tuscola regarding unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024. The request was made by us at East Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for a list of all parking violations currently unpaid in the city. This includes details such as the name of the offender, their address, the amount due, violation date, and total due.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we believe access to such records is crucial. This information will help us in our role of reporting news to the public and holding public institutions accountable.
We have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We await the response from the City of Tuscola and will keep our readers updated on any developments.