FOIA Request to North Aurora Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the North Aurora Village President seeking access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and emphasizes a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The request was filed by Kane County Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The purpose of this request is to gather information that will aid in holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for the public. As a member of the media, Kane County Reporter has also requested a fee waiver, citing their role in disseminating information as justification.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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.
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