FOIA Request to City of Wood River regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Wood River by Metro East Sun, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to the city’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. This includes detailed records such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it is limited to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. It also highlights the importance of these records in gathering information for public dissemination, aiming to enhance transparency and hold public institutions accountable. The requester has expressed a preference for receiving these records in electronic format if available.
Metro East Sun, affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, aims to leverage FOIA and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency in government actions. The coalition is a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies.
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