A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Golconda regarding unpaid parking violations on October 28, 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 records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, include a list of all parking violations currently unpaid. The details sought 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. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await response from the City Of Golconda regarding this request and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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