A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Harvey, Illinois, concerning unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024. The request was made by South Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specifics of the request included a list of all parking violations currently unpaid. The details requested were the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of the violation, and the total amount due.
As a media organization, we at South Cook News are 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 media professionals.
We await further communication from the City Of Harvey regarding this matter.
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