A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Markham Finance Department regarding city sales tax records on October 31, 2024.
As a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, South Cook News is seeking detailed information about the city's sales tax collections. Specifically, the request seeks a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The desired details include each business's name and type, as well as the amount of sales tax paid by each.
In addition to this specific data about individual businesses, South Cook News has also requested the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within that same period.
This request has been made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, which allows for public access to records held by public bodies. As a news organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, South Cook News believes it is eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
The information sought will help South Cook News in its mission to provide accurate and comprehensive coverage of local government affairs. This includes reporting on how much revenue is generated through local businesses' sales taxes and how these funds are used within the community.
South Cook News remains committed to delivering transparent and accountable journalism that serves its readership and promotes an informed citizenry.
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