Kimberly Baron, Mayor at City of St. Elmo | https://www.cityofstelmo.com/
Kimberly Baron, Mayor at City of St. Elmo | https://www.cityofstelmo.com/
FOIA Request to City of St. Elmo regarding city employees list on August 21, 2025.
The South Central Reporter, a media organization dedicated to covering local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of St. Elmo in Illinois. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, including details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals who are responsible for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The requester has also sought a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information to the public.
The South Central Reporter is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
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We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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