A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Mounds concerning unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024. The request was made by Southern Illinois News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The information requested includes a list of all parking violations currently unpaid. Specific details asked for include the name of the offender, their address, the amount due, violation date, and total due.
As a media organization, we at Southern Illinois News are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that given our role in disseminating information, we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We await the response from the City Of Mounds regarding this request.
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