FOIA Request to Harvey City Mayor regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the office of the Harvey City Mayor on June 18, 2025. The request, filed under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. The requestor is South Cook News, a media organization dedicated to providing thorough and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The email specifies that the requested records should preferably be provided in electronic format. As a member of the media, South Cook News emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to ensure public accountability and transparency. They also seek a fee waiver based on their status as a media professional.
Additionally, it is noted that the requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
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