A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Highland Finance Department on October 31, 2024. The request, filed by Metro East Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought specific information about city sales tax records.
In particular, the FOIA request asked for a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The desired details included the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid by each entity during this period.
Additionally, Metro East Sun requested information regarding the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same timeframe. This data is critical in understanding how much revenue was generated from local businesses through sales tax and how these funds contribute to the city's overall budget.
As members of the media organization Metro East Sun, we believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We have requested a fee waiver as media professionals for this information.
The response from the City Of Highland Finance Department will provide valuable insights into local government finance and will be instrumental in our ongoing coverage of governmental affairs.
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