Metro East Sun

FOIA Request to City of Wood River regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Metro East Sun to the City of Wood River on August 21, 2025. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, including details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date. The information is requested in an electronic format for ease of access and analysis.

The request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which allows citizens and organizations to access public records to promote transparency and accountability within governmental institutions. As a media organization committed to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, Metro East Sun emphasizes the importance of this data in fulfilling its role in holding public institutions accountable.

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Metro East Sun has also requested a fee waiver for accessing these records due to its status as a media entity involved in gathering and disseminating news to the public. The organization highlights its affiliation with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA requests.

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We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.