FOIA Request to McHenry County IL Elections Division Regarding Information on Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
As part of our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at the McHenry Times have submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request is for a list of all candidates running in the upcoming election.
The information requested includes not only the candidates' full names but also the offices they are running for and their respective jurisdictions. We have also asked for details regarding each candidate's party affiliation.
In addition to these basic details, we have requested contact information for each candidate. This includes their address, phone number, and email address. This information is vital in ensuring that we can provide our readers with the most accurate and up-to-date information about those who are seeking public office.
As members of the media, we believe it is our duty to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. Access to such public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We believe that as media professionals, we are eligible for a fee waiver when requesting this kind of information.
We will continue to keep you updated as more information becomes available regarding this request and other matters related to local government affairs.
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