FOIA Request to Oakland 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 submitted a request for records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request was sent on October 15, 2024, and specifically asked for a list of all council members with the following details:
- Name
- Title
- Year Appointed
- Term (2 or 4 years)
- Term Expiry Date
These details are crucial in our efforts to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
We believe that as media professionals, we are eligible for a fee waiver for this request. We eagerly await the response from the Oakland City Council and will continue our work in promoting transparency and accountability in local government.
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