Gary Noe District No. 2 Board Member | Cass County
Gary Noe District No. 2 Board Member | Cass County
FOIA Request to Cass County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Cass County, Illinois, by the West Central Reporter on June 10, 2025. The request seeks access to records concerning property tax relief and exemptions for veterans with disabilities and their surviving spouses. Specifically, the request covers several categories of documents:
1. Records of individuals who requested or received Property Tax Relief as a Veteran with a Disability or as a Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran for the tax year 2024 through the present.
2. Documents related to requests or approvals for a Specially Adapted Housing Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities under Illinois statute 35 ILCS 200/15-165 from the tax year 2024 onward.
3. Information on those who applied for or were granted a Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities according to Illinois statute 35 ILCS 200/15-169 from the tax year 2024 forward.
4. Data on individuals who sought or obtained a Returning Veteran’s Homestead Exemption under Illinois statute 35 ILCS 200/15-172 from the tax year 2024 through today.
The West Central Reporter emphasizes its role in gathering and disseminating news to ensure public accountability and transparency in governmental affairs. The organization has requested these records in electronic format and has also sought a fee waiver based on its status as a media entity.
This FOIA request is part of an effort by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which supports media organizations in investigating government actions using transparency laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
Cass County had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 13-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year, indicating its commitment to education within its community. The county's educational system served approximately 2,105 students with the help of 157 full-time faculty members.
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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