FOIA Request to City of Bridgeport Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 2024.
As a part of our ongoing efforts to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at East Central Reporter have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Bridgeport. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and seeks detailed information about both new and active residential and commercial building permits issued by the city from January 1, 2023 till today's date.
The specific details requested include the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address associated with the permit, and contractor name. We believe that access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In line with our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional. We are committed to keeping our readers informed about developments in their community and believe that this information will be valuable in understanding trends in local construction activity.
We look forward to sharing more updates once we receive a response from the City of Bridgeport. As always, we remain dedicated to bringing you reliable news about your local government.
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