David J. Kaptain Mayor | City of Elgin
David J. Kaptain Mayor | City of Elgin
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FOIA Request to City of Elgin Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Elgin. Our request seeks access to records concerning businesses registered with the city over the past week. Specifically, we are interested in obtaining a list that includes the following details:
- Business Name
- Business Number
- Business Type
- Business Address
- Issued Date
- Status
- Registered Agent Name
This information is crucial for our role in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to such public records allows us to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. As members of the media, we believe this request qualifies for a fee waiver due to its significance in disseminating information.
Our organization is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. Through leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, we aim to illuminate government actions and better inform the American electorate.
We look forward to receiving the requested information promptly and remain available for any questions from the City of Elgin regarding this request.
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