A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of East Peoria on October 28, 2024. The request, made by the media organization Peoria Standard, sought detailed information regarding all unpaid parking violations in the city.
In our pursuit of transparency and accountability in local government affairs, we asked for a comprehensive list of all current unpaid parking violations. This list should include the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of the violation, and the total amount due.
As a media organization committed to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we believe that access to public records is crucial in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public.
Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional under Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We await a response from the City Of East Peoria and will continue to work towards providing comprehensive news coverage on this matter.
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