A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Knoxville City Council regarding specific details about its council members on October 15, 2024. The request was made by Galesburg Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In our pursuit of transparency and accountability in public institutions, we at Galesburg Reporter requested a list of all council members with the following fields: Name, Title, Year Appointed, Term (2 or 4 years), and Term Expire Date. This information is crucial for us to provide our readers with detailed insights into their local government's operations and personnel.
As part of our commitment to delivering timely and relevant news to the public, we have invoked our rights under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We believe that access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities.
We have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional given our role in disseminating information to the public. As always, we remain committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency for the benefit of our readers.
We are currently awaiting a response from the Knoxville City Council regarding this request.
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