A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Taylorville Finance Department on October 31, 2024. The request, made by South Central Reporter, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to specific records related to city sales tax.
The requested records include a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. This list should contain details such as the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid by each entity. Additionally, South Central Reporter has also asked for information about the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within this period.
As journalists at South Central Reporter involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe access to these 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 have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from the City Of Taylorville Finance Department and will continue our efforts in ensuring transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
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