FOIA Request to City Of Altamont Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 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 electronically and is specifically aimed at obtaining information about new and active residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023, up until the present day.
The requested details include the type of permit issued, the date it was issued, the fee paid for the permit, who requested the permit, the address associated with the permit, and the name of the contractor involved. This information is crucial in understanding trends in local development and ensuring transparency in public institutions.
We believe that access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to our readers. As a media organization engaged in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver for this service.
We will continue to keep you updated as we gather more information on this matter.
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