A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Palos Heights City Council regarding detailed information about council members on October 15, 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 requested records include a list of all council members with specific fields such as their names, titles, the year they were appointed, their term length (2 or 4 years), and the date their term expires.
As a media organization, South Cook News is involved in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which 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 the response from the Palos Heights City Council regarding this request. We will continue to strive for transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
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