Metro East Sun

FOIA Request to Saint Clair County regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Saint Clair County by Metro East Sun, a media organization focused on delivering accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the county for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. The requested records should include the names of vendors paid by the county, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.

The request emphasizes that it applies only to existing records and does not require the creation of new documents. Metro East Sun has requested that these records be provided in electronic format if available. The requester also highlighted their role as a member of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. They have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency.

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Additionally, the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website.

Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.