FOIA Request to City of Paris Regarding Unpaid Parking Violations on October 28, 2024.
As a part of our ongoing commitment to transparency and accountability in local government affairs, we at East Central Reporter have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Paris. The request was made on October 28, 2024.
The information sought pertains to all unpaid parking violations within the city. Specifically, we have asked for a comprehensive list that includes the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of the violation, and the total amount due.
Our aim is to provide our readers with accurate and comprehensive news coverage on this matter. As a media organization dedicated to reporting on local governmental affairs, access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
We believe that by bringing this information into public view, we can contribute towards holding public institutions accountable and promoting transparency. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as per provisions available for media professionals under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We will continue to keep you updated as we gather more information regarding this matter.