A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Wood River on October 28, 2024, seeking detailed information about unpaid parking violations. The request was made by Metro East Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically asked for a list of all parking violations currently unpaid in the city. The requested details include the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of violation, and total due.
As members of Metro East Sun, we believe that access to public records is essential for us to fulfill 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, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals. We are eagerly awaiting a response from the City of Wood River and will continue to keep our readers informed about local governmental affairs.
We remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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