A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Litchfield Finance Department regarding city sales tax records on October 31, 2024.
The request, issued by South Central Reporter, a media organization committed to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to specific financial records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The desired format for these records is electronic.
Specifically, we are requesting a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. This list should include the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid by each entity. Additionally, we have asked for the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within this same period.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities 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 a media professional.
We will continue our commitment towards providing comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs and ensuring transparency for our readership.
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