Rock Island Today

FOIA Request to City of Moline regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Moline by Rock Island Today, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on August 21, 2025, seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees. The requested information includes each employee's full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date.

The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester also mentions eligibility for a fee waiver due to their role in disseminating information as part of the media.

Rock Island Today is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies. This coalition uses Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to provide insight into government actions and inform the American electorate. More details about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets like dogs and comply with state and local regulations. These licenses are defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act and must comply with the Animal Welfare Act and Animal Welfare Rules. Licensing supports animal control and health programs and helps ensure that pets have the correct vaccinations against diseases like rabies.

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.