A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of New Boston regarding unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024. The request was made by Rock Island Today, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, include a list of all parking violations currently unpaid. This list is expected to detail the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of violation, and total amount due.
As a media organization, we at Rock Island Today are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from the City of New Boston and will continue to keep our readers informed about this matter.
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