FOIA Request to City of Moline Regarding Unpaid Parking Violations on October 28, 2024.
In a recent development, Rock Island Today, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Moline. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The records requested include a list of all parking violations currently unpaid in the city. Specifically, we have asked for the offender's name, address, the amount due, violation date, and total due. This information is sought in an electronic format for ease of use and dissemination.
As a media organization committed to public service journalism, we at Rock Island Today believe that access to public records is crucial for our work. Our mission includes holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We will continue to keep you updated on this story as more information becomes available.