FOIA Request to City of Galena Regarding Unpaid Parking Violations on October 28, 2024.
In our continuous efforts to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at NW Illinois News have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Galena. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and we prefer to receive the information in an electronic format.
The records requested include a list of all parking violations currently unpaid within the city. We asked for specific details such as the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date when each violation occurred, and the total amount due from each offender.
As a media organization dedicated to transparency and holding public institutions accountable, access to these public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Our role in disseminating this information justifies our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue to update you on this matter as more information becomes available. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification.
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