FOIA Request to City of Fairbury regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Fairbury by McLean County Times, seeking detailed information about city employees. The request, dated August 21, 2025, specifically asks for a comprehensive list of all city employees with several key details. These include the full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date for each employee.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their duties to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable. It also mentions that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
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We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
