A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Chester City Council on October 15, 2024. The request was made by us at SW Illinois News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The information requested includes a list of all council members with specific details such as their names, titles, the year they were appointed, their term length (either two or four years), and the date when their term expires.
As journalists at SW 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. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We are awaiting a response from the Chester City Council regarding this request.
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