A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Markham regarding unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024. The request, issued by South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to public records detailing all currently unpaid parking violations.
The specifics of the requested information include the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of the violation, and the total amount due. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.
As members of South Cook News, we believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to our readers. Access to these public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We have also asked for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await a response from the City of Markham and will keep our readers updated with any developments in this matter.
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