West Central Reporter

FOIA Request to City of Bushnell regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Bushnell by a representative from West Central Reporter, seeking access to specific financial records. The request, dated November 10, 2025, asks for copies of existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city. These records are requested for the period between January 1, 2025, and March 31, 2025.

The information sought includes the names of vendors paid by the city during this timeframe, along with the dates and amounts of payments made. Additionally, the request seeks details on the purpose or description of goods and services provided by these vendors. The requester emphasized that this is strictly a request for records that already exist and does not involve creating new documents.

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We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.