A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Hillsboro Finance Department regarding city sales tax records on October 31, 2024. The request was made by South Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific information requested includes a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The desired fields for this list are the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid by each entity.
In addition to this detailed breakdown, South Central Reporter has also asked for the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same timeframe.
As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we believe it is crucial for such information to be accessible. We have therefore requested these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), preferably in an electronic format.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as per professional media norms. We eagerly await a response from the City Of Hillsboro Finance Department and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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