FOIA Request to City of Oneida Regarding Unpaid Parking Violations on October 28, 2024.
At Galesburg Reporter, we have submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) to the City of Oneida. The request was sent with the aim of obtaining records pertaining to all unpaid parking violations in the city.
The specific details requested include the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of each violation, and the total amount due overall. We have asked that these records be provided in an electronic format for ease of access and review.
As a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to such public records is essential for us at Galesburg Reporter. This information allows us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to our readers.
We believe that as a media organization disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver. This request is part of our ongoing effort to ensure transparency and accountability in local government operations.
Should there be any questions or concerns regarding this request, we at Galesburg Reporter are ready and willing to provide necessary clarifications.