A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Pekin Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 25, 2024. The request, sent by us at Peoria Standard, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks specific information about sales tax collected from retailers since the beginning of the year.
The detailed request asks for data on sales tax collected from retailers each month versus projected figures. Additionally, it seeks information on the number of active retail locations paying sales tax each month. Lastly, it requests the names of each retailer and their gross retail sales reported for each month.
As a media organization, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which 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 Pekin Finance Department and will continue our commitment to provide comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs.
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