Peoria Standard

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by Peoria Standard, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs, to the City of Washington in Illinois. The request seeks detailed information about city employees under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The requested data includes a comprehensive list of all city employees with specific details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date. The request emphasizes the preference for receiving this information in an electronic format.

The purpose behind this request is to support transparency and accountability within public institutions. As part of their role in disseminating news to the public, Peoria Standard aims to provide insight into local government operations. They also seek a fee waiver based on their status as a media organization.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. This coalition works towards enhancing public understanding of government actions by promoting transparency.

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Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.