Metro East Sun

FOIA Request to Granite City regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

On November 10, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Granite City by Metro East Sun, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025. Specifically, the records requested include the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided.

The request emphasizes that it is strictly for existing records and does not seek the creation of new documents. The purpose of this request is aligned with Metro East Sun's role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As a member of the media, Metro East Sun has requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. This coalition aims to increase transparency in government actions and inform the American electorate. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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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.