A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Red Bud City Council on October 15, 2024. The request was made by us at SW Illinois News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asked for a list of all council members with specific details. These details include each member's name, title, year of appointment, term length (2 or 4 years), and term expiration date. The requested information is crucial in maintaining transparency about the council's composition and its members' tenure.
As a media organization, we at SW Illinois News believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
We have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. We await the Red Bud City Council's response and cooperation in this matter.
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