A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Marengo City Council regarding specific details about its council members on October 15, 2024. The request was made by McHenry Times, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The FOIA request sought access to public records detailing the list of all council members with specific fields such as their names, titles, years appointed, term lengths (2 or 4 years), and term expiry dates.
As a media organization, we at McHenry Times are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
In light of our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We await a response from the Marengo City Council and look forward to continuing our work in providing comprehensive news coverage for our readership.
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