West Central Reporter

FOIA Request to City of Carrollton regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

The West Central Reporter, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Carrollton in Illinois. The request seeks a comprehensive list of all city employees, including specific details such as full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire/start date. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140.

The West Central Reporter emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals in their role of holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. The organization has requested that the information be provided in electronic format and has also applied for a fee waiver based on their status as a media entity.

The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit corporation based in Missouri. This coalition assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies by utilizing Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to promote transparency. More information about this coalition can be found on their website at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

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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.