A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Wood River Finance Department on October 31, 2024. The request, sent by Metro East Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks detailed information about city sales tax records.
Specifically, the request asks for a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The requested list should include the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax each business paid during this period.
In addition to this detailed breakdown, Metro East Sun also requests information about the total amount of sales tax that the city collected from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024.
As a media organization focused on local government affairs, we at Metro East Sun believe that 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 to the public and holding power accountable, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We look forward to working with the City of Wood River Finance Department in gathering this important data. We will continue our commitment towards transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
