A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Arcola on October 28, 2024. The request, issued by East Central Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought detailed information about unpaid parking violations in the city.
The specifics of the request included a list of all parking violations currently unpaid. This list is expected to include the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date when each violation occurred, and the total amount due.
As part of our commitment at East Central Reporter to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public, we believe access to such public records is essential. Given our role in disseminating information, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await a response from the City of Arcola and will continue to keep our readers informed about local governmental affairs. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this request.