FOIA Request to the Office of St. Charles City Mayor regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
The Kane County Reporter has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of St. Charles City Mayor. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and a preference for receiving these records in electronic format was expressed.
The requestor is affiliated with Kane County Reporter, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The purpose of this FOIA request is to gather information that will enable them to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. In line with their role as members of the media, they have requested a fee waiver for accessing these records.
Additionally, it is noted that the requestor is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.
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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