A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Pinckneyville City Council on October 15, 2024. The request, submitted by SW Illinois News, seeks detailed information about the council members.
The request specifically asks for a list of all council members with certain details. These include their names, titles, the year they were appointed, their term length (either two or four years), and the date when their term expires.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at SW Illinois News believe that access to public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In light of our role in disseminating information to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We await a positive response from the Pinckneyville City Council as we continue our work in ensuring transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
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