A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Belleville regarding building permits on October 30, 2024. The request was made by Metro East Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request specifically sought records of all new residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023, up until the present date. The requested information included the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address, and contractor's name.
In addition to this, Metro East Sun also requested a list of all active residential and commercial building permits along with their current status. Similar details were asked for these active permits as well.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, Metro East Sun believes it is essential to have access to such public records. This information helps us fulfill our professional responsibilities and provide our readers with a clear picture of local government activities.
We at Metro East Sun have also requested a fee waiver for this information under the provision for media professionals. We are eagerly awaiting a response from the City of Belleville regarding our request.
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