FOIA Request to Bridgeport City Council Regarding Council Members' Information on October 15, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at East Central Reporter have sent a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) to the Bridgeport City Council.
The request specifically seeks information about all current council members in electronic format. The desired details include each member's name, title, year of appointment, term length (whether it is a 2-year or 4-year term), and the date their term expires.
We believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have also requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
As always, we remain committed to bringing you thorough coverage of local government affairs and will keep you updated on any developments regarding this request.
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