FOIA Request to Office of St. Charles City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of St. Charles City Mayor by Kane County Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks access to all copies of contracts with the city's law firms and all invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. The request emphasizes the preference for receiving this information in electronic format.
The requestor, affiliated with Kane County Reporter, highlights their role in gathering and reporting news to ensure public institutions are held accountable and transparency is maintained. As a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, citing their professional responsibilities in disseminating information to the public.
Additionally, the email notes 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 FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at 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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