FOIA Request to Keithsburg City Council Regarding Information on Council Members on October 15, 2024.
Rock Island Today, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) for specific records from the Keithsburg City Council. The request was sent electronically on October 15, 2024.
The information requested includes a list of all council members with specific details such as their names, titles, year of appointment, term length (2 or 4 years), and term expiration dates. As an organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we believe that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities.
As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as part of this process. We await the response from the Keithsburg City Council and will continue our efforts to provide comprehensive coverage of local government affairs.
For any questions or clarifications regarding this request, please feel free to reach out to us at Rock Island Today.