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FOIA Request to City of Anna regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

On August 21, 2025, Southern Illinois News submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Anna in Illinois. The request seeks detailed information about all city employees. Specifically, the media organization requested records that include each employee's full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date. The request emphasizes a preference for receiving this information in electronic format.

Southern Illinois News is dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization highlights the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. In line with their role as a media entity disseminating information to the public, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation based in Missouri. This organization assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More details about their mission can be found on their website.

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Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.