A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Washington Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 25, 2024. The request, filed by us at Peoria Standard, seeks comprehensive data on sales tax collected from retailers since the beginning of the year.
The requested information includes monthly comparisons of actual sales tax collected versus projected amounts. We also asked for data on the number of active retail locations paying sales tax each month and detailed reports on each retailer's gross sales for every month.
As a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that access to these public records is essential in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public.
We have requested that this information be provided in an electronic format for ease of analysis and dissemination. As members of the media involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we have also applied for a fee waiver as per our eligibility as media professionals.
We await a response from the City Of Washington Finance Department and will continue to keep our readers updated on developments related to this request.
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