FOIA Request to City of Wood River regarding new contracts or amendments on February 1, 2026.
The Metro East Sun, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Wood River. The request seeks access to records concerning new contracts and any amendments to existing contracts that were executed, approved, or became effective during the immediately preceding calendar month.
The specific details requested include the title of each contract or amendment, the names of contracting parties involved, effective and approval dates, contract amounts or amended values, and descriptions of the goods or services covered. The request emphasizes that it is limited to records that currently exist and does not necessitate the creation of new documents.
As part of their professional responsibilities in gathering and reporting news to the public, Metro East Sun highlights the importance of access to public records for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. They have also requested a fee waiver as media professionals due to their role in disseminating information.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
