FOIA Request to City of Troy Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 2024.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Metro East Sun have sent a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, to the City of Troy. The request pertains to records related to both new and active residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023 till today's date.
The specific fields requested for each permit include the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address where the work is being done and the contractor's name. This information will provide insight into the growth and development within the city during this period.
We believe that access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are requesting a fee waiver for this information.
Our goal is always to ensure that our readers are well-informed about their local government's activities. We will continue to strive for transparency and accountability in all our reporting endeavors.
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