FOIA Request to City of Keithsburg Regarding Building Permits on October 30, 2024.
In a continued effort to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Rock Island Today have submitted a request for records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140). The request, sent on October 30, 2024, seeks detailed information about both new and active residential and commercial building permits issued by the City of Keithsburg from January 1, 2023, to the present day.
The specific details requested include the type of permit issued, date of issuance, fee paid for the permit, requester’s name and address, as well as the contractor’s name. This information is sought for all new residential and commercial building permits issued within the specified period.
Additionally, we have also requested data on all currently active residential and commercial building permits along with their status. The same details as mentioned above are sought for these active permits.
As a media organization dedicated to promoting transparency in public institutions and holding them accountable, access to such public records is crucial. It enables us to fulfill our professional responsibilities effectively. In light of our role in disseminating information to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We look forward to receiving this information from the City of Keithsburg so that we can continue providing our readers with accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
