FOIA Request to Office of Algonquin Village President 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 Algonquin Village President by McHenry Times. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The McHenry Times, known for its commitment to comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, is requesting these records as part of its mission to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As members of the media, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information.
Additionally, it is noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids 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 at 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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