A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the East St. Louis City Council regarding details of all council members on October 15, 2024. The request was made by Metro East Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific information requested includes a list of all council members with their names, titles, years appointed, term lengths (2 or 4 years), and term expiry dates. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
As a media organization, we at Metro East Sun are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from the East St. Louis City Council and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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