FOIA Request to City of Bloomington Finance Department Regarding City Sales Tax Records on October 31, 2024. The request was made by McLean County Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, are primarily focused on the city's sales tax collection. Specifically, the request seeks a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The list should include each business's name and type as well as the amount of sales tax paid.
In addition to this detailed breakdown, McLean County Times also asked for the total amount of sales tax that the city collected during the same period.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we at McLean County Times believe access to public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
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