FOIA Request to Schuyler County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
On June 10, 2025, a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Schuyler County by West Central Reporter. The request seeks records related to property tax relief and exemptions for veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses. Specifically, the requested documents include those showing individuals who have requested or received various forms of tax relief for the Tax Year 2024 through the present. These forms of relief include Property Tax Relief as a Veteran with a Disability or as a Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran, Specially Adapted Housing Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-165, Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-169, and Returning Veteran’s Homestead Exemption pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-172.
The FOIA request highlights the importance of transparency in governmental affairs and the role of media organizations in holding public institutions accountable. As part of its mission, West Central Reporter is committed to providing comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs. The organization has also requested a fee waiver based on its status as a media entity.
Schuyler County is located in Illinois and had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 12-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year. There were 923 students enrolled and 80 full-time faculty members across the county's schools.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government actions using Freedom of Information 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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