A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Arcola 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.
In our pursuit of transparency and accountability in public institutions, we requested records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The information sought is specifically about the city council members. We have asked for an electronic format list of all council members with details such as their names, titles, years appointed, term lengths (2 or 4 years), and term expiry dates.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue our efforts to provide comprehensive coverage of local government affairs and hold public institutions accountable. Please stay tuned for updates regarding this request.
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