A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of McHenry, Illinois, regarding unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024.
The request, made by the McHenry Times, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, seeks access to a list of all currently unpaid parking violations in the city. The requested information includes the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of the violation, and the total amount due.
As journalists at McHenry Times, we believe that 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. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have requested a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from the City of McHenry and will continue our work in ensuring transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
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