A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Centralia Finance Department on October 31, 2024. The request, sent by South Central Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought specific information regarding city sales tax.
The requested records included a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. This list was asked to contain the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid by each entity. Additionally, South Central Reporter requested information on the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same timeframe.
As members of the media organization South Central Reporter, we are involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We eagerly await a response from the City Of Centralia Finance Department regarding this request and will continue our commitment towards comprehensive coverage of local governmental affairs.
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