A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Ottawa City Council on October 15, 2024. The request, made by Illinois Valley Times, sought comprehensive details about all current council members.
The information requested includes each council member's name, title, year of appointment, term length (2 or 4 years), and term expiration date. This data is crucial for providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs and holding public institutions accountable.
As a media organization dedicated to transparency and accountability in local government, we at Illinois Valley Times believe that access to such public records is vital. We use this information to fulfill our professional responsibilities and provide comprehensive news coverage to our readers.
We have requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await the Ottawa City Council's response and will continue our mission of delivering accurate and timely news about local government affairs.
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