FOIA Request to Office of Markham City Mayor regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
A request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act was submitted to the Office of Markham City Mayor. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is part of an effort by South Cook News, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable.
The requester, affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in their role of informing the public and ensuring governmental transparency. A fee waiver has been requested due to their status as a member of the media.
The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy is a non-profit organization that supports news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.
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