Michael Kelly Mayor at City of Harvard | City of Harvard
Michael Kelly Mayor at City of Harvard | City of Harvard
FOIA Request to City of Harvard regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.
A request was submitted to the City of Harvard under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) by McHenry Times, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, including details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date. The requested information is preferred in electronic format.
The request highlights the importance of access to public records for media professionals in fulfilling their duties to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency. It also mentions eligibility for a fee waiver due to the requestor's role in disseminating information to the public.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found on their website here.
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