FOIA Request to Chenoa City Council Regarding Information on Council Members on October 15, 2024.
As part of our ongoing commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at McLean County Times have sent a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, to the Chenoa City Council.
The request specifically seeks a list of all council members with certain details. The requested fields include each member's name, title, year appointed, term length (2 or 4 years), and term expiration date. This information is crucial for us to accurately report on the composition and dynamics of the city council.
As a media organization, 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. We believe that as media professionals involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver.
We will continue our efforts in promoting transparency within local government institutions and keep our readers informed about their elected representatives' tenure details.
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