A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Villa Grove City Council in Illinois on October 15, 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 council members with certain details. These details include the council member's name, title, year appointed, term length (2 or 4 years), and term expiry date.
As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. 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 believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await the response from Villa Grove City Council and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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