A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Edwardsville Finance Department on October 31, 2024. The request was made by us at Metro East Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, are specifically related to city sales tax data. We have asked for an electronic format 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 paid by each entity.
In addition to this detailed breakdown, we have also asked for the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same period. This information is crucial in our efforts to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. Therefore, we have requested a fee waiver as part of our application.
We will keep you updated on any developments regarding this request.
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