A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Markham Finance Department on October 25, 2024. The request, sent by South Cook News, sought comprehensive details regarding sales tax collected from retailers in the city.
In our pursuit of transparency and accountability in local government affairs, we at South Cook News have asked for specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. We are seeking information about sales tax collected from retailers since January 1, 2024.
The requested data includes a comparison of actual sales tax collected versus projected amounts for each month. Additionally, we've asked for the number of active retail locations paying sales tax per month and the names of these businesses along with their reported gross retail sales for each month.
As a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that as media professionals engaged in disseminating information to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver for this request.
We await a response from the City Of Markham Finance Department and will continue to keep our readers informed about local government operations and financial matters.
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