A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Gilman City Council in Illinois on October 15, 2024. The request, made by us at Kankakee Times, seeks comprehensive information about all current council members.
In our pursuit of accurate and transparent news coverage regarding local governmental affairs, we have requested specific details about each council member. The information sought includes their names, titles, years of appointment, term lengths (2 or 4 years), and term expiry dates.
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 obtaining this information will enable us to provide our readers with a more comprehensive understanding of their local government's structure and operations.
We have also asked for a fee waiver as a media professional under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. This is in line with our commitment to ensuring that cost does not become a barrier in our quest for transparency and accountability.
We await the response from the Gilman City Council and will continue striving towards providing our readers with accurate and comprehensive news coverage.
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