FOIA Request to City of Knoxville Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 2024.
The Galesburg Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Knoxville. The request, dated October 30, 2024, seeks access to records pertaining to both new and active residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023 till the present date.
The information requested includes specific details such as the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address of the property under construction or renovation, and the contractor's name.
We at Galesburg Reporter believe that access to public records is essential for our work in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver for this information.
Our commitment remains steadfast in delivering comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. We will continue our efforts in promoting transparency and accountability through diligent reporting.
For any further queries or clarifications regarding this request or our work at Galesburg Reporter, please feel free to get in touch with us.
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