South Central Reporter

FOIA Request to City of Witt regarding a list of city employees 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 Witt in Illinois. The request, sent on August 21, 2025, seeks detailed information about the city's employees. Specifically, the request asks for a list that includes each employee's full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date.

The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), which allows for public access to government records. The South Central Reporter emphasizes the importance of these records in their role as members of the media who are responsible for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has also requested that this information be provided in an electronic format and has asked for a fee waiver based on their status as media professionals.

The individual making the request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy. This Missouri-based non-profit corporation assists news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies by utilizing Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website here.

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Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.