A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Mount Olive on October 28, 2024. The request pertains to all currently unpaid parking violations within the city's jurisdiction.
As part of our commitment to transparency and public accountability at South Central Reporter, we have requested specific details regarding these violations. This includes the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of violation, and the total amount due.
We believe that access to this information is vital in providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. It allows us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
As a media organization, we have also requested a fee waiver for this information under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. We are confident that this will enable us to continue delivering essential news updates to our readers without any undue financial burden.
We look forward to a prompt response from the City Of Mount Olive and will keep our readers updated with any developments regarding this request.