FOIA Request to City of Cairo Regarding Unpaid Parking Violations on October 28, 2024.
In our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Southern Illinois News have submitted a request for records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). The request was sent electronically and is aimed at obtaining a list of all currently unpaid parking violations within the city.
The information requested includes the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date when each violation occurred, and the total amount due. This data is crucial in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We have therefore requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We are awaiting a response from the City of Cairo and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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