A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Metropolis Finance Department on October 25, 2024. The request was made by Southern Illinois News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request seeks access to records detailing sales tax collected from retailers from January 1, 2024 till the present date. Specifically, we at Southern Illinois News are seeking data on sales tax collected from retailers by month compared to projected figures. Additionally, we are interested in obtaining information about the number of active retail locations paying sales tax each month.
We have also requested for the names of each retailer and their gross retail sales reported for each month within the specified period.
As a media organization, our mission is to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. Access to these public records is crucial for us in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We believe that as a media entity disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver.
We will continue to update our readers as more information becomes available and encourage any questions or comments regarding this matter.
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