FOIA Request to Schuyler County Clerk Regarding 2025 Consolidated Elections Candidates on January 14, 2025.
As part of 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 Schuyler County Clerk in Illinois. The request, dated January 14, 2025, seeks access to public records concerning the upcoming 2025 Consolidated Elections.
Specifically, we are requesting a list of candidates that are running for the elections. The requested details include each candidate's name, the date they filed their candidacy, and the office they are running for.
As a media organization dedicated to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, access to such records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We believe that this information will greatly contribute towards informing the public about their potential representatives in the forthcoming elections.
We have also requested a fee waiver as part of our FOIA request given our role as a media organization disseminating information to the public.
We await a response from the Schuyler County Clerk's office and will continue our efforts to bring transparency and accountability in local governance through diligent reporting.