FOIA Request to Office of Hampshire Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Hampshire Village President in Illinois. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The request was made by Kane County Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization emphasizes that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists 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: 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.