FOIA Request to City of Jonesboro Regarding Unpaid Parking Violations on October 28, 2024. Southern Illinois News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a request for public records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
The request specifically asks for a list of all parking violations currently unpaid within the jurisdiction of the City of Jonesboro. The requested details include the name of the offender, their address, the amount due, violation date, and total due.
As members of the media at Southern Illinois News, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals given our role in disseminating information. We await further communication from the City of Jonesboro regarding this request.
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