A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Columbia Finance Department on October 25, 2024. The request, made by SW Illinois News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate coverage of local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about sales tax collected from retailers.
The requested records specifically include data from January 1, 204 till the present date. The information sought encompasses several key aspects such as the amount of sales tax collected from retailers each month compared to projections, the number of active retail locations paying sales tax per month, and the names of each retailer along with their reported gross retail sales for each month.
As a media organization, we at SW Illinois News are committed to gathering and reporting news that holds public institutions accountable and provides transparency for our readers. Access to public records is crucial in fulfilling these professional responsibilities. We believe our role in disseminating information qualifies us for a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We await a response from the City Of Columbia Finance Department and will continue to strive towards providing our readers with accurate and comprehensive news coverage.
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