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FOIA Request to City of Markham Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 2025.
We, at South Cook News, have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Markham seeking detailed records of businesses registered with the city in the past week. Our request specifically asks for information in electronic format that includes several key fields: Business Name, Business Number, Business Type, Business Address, Issued Date, Status, and Registered Agent Name.
As a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we emphasize the importance of transparency and accountability. Access to these public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities and inform the public effectively.
Additionally, we have requested a fee waiver based on our role as members of the media. Our involvement with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions—underscores our commitment to leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws for greater public awareness.
For more information about our mission and activities related to governmental transparency, please visit [The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy](https://stopsecrecy.org/about/).
