A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Marengo Finance Department on October 25, 2024. The request was made by us at McHenry Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request seeks access to specific records related to sales tax collected from retailers within the city. Specifically, we asked for data from January 1, 2024, up until the present date. The requested details include monthly comparisons of actual sales tax collected versus projected figures, the number of active retail locations paying sales tax each month, and the names of each retailer along with their reported gross retail sales for each month.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we believe access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We also mentioned in our request that we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional due to our role in disseminating information to the public.
We await a response from the City Of Marengo Finance Department and will continue to keep our readers updated on this matter.
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