FOIA Request to City Of Calumet City Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024.
In a bid to promote transparency and accountability in public institutions, South Cook News has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City Of Calumet City Finance Department. The request was made on October 25, 2024, and seeks detailed information about sales tax collected from retailers within the city since the beginning of the year.
Specifically, South Cook News is requesting monthly data on sales tax collected versus projected figures. Additionally, we are seeking information on the number of active retail locations that have been paying sales tax each month. To further our investigation into local governmental affairs, we also requested the names of each retailer and their reported gross retail sales for each month.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to these public records is crucial for us at South Cook News. We believe that this information will enable us to better serve our readers by providing them with an in-depth understanding of how their taxes are being utilized by the city's finance department.
We have asked for these records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, preferably in electronic format. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
South Cook News remains dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency for our readers. We eagerly await a response from the City Of Calumet City Finance Department so that we can continue delivering accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
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