FOIA Request to Scott County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.
In our ongoing commitment to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at West Central Reporter have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Scott County Clerk. The request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and was sent electronically on January 14, 2025.
The information sought pertains to the upcoming 2025 Consolidated Elections. Specifically, we requested a list of candidates that are running for office in these elections. The desired details include each candidate's name, the date they filed their candidacy, and the specific office they are running for.
As a media organization, access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We believe that as members of the media engaged in disseminating information, we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We will continue to keep our readers updated as we receive more information regarding this matter.
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