FOIA Request to Office of Woodstock City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of the Woodstock City Mayor on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to records concerning contracts with law firms and invoices submitted by these firms over the past six months. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the information in electronic format.
The requestor, affiliated with McHenry Times, is seeking this information as part of their commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. They emphasize that access to public records is crucial for holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Additionally, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role as a media professional.
The individual making the request is also associated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found 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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