FOIA Request to Moultrie County Il Clerk Election Division Regarding Upcoming Election Candidates on February 5, 2025.
In our continuous effort to provide comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we at Macon Reporter have sent a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Moultrie County Il Clerk Election Division. The request, dated February 5, 2025, seeks detailed information about all candidates running in the upcoming election.
Our request includes obtaining candidates' first, middle, and last names; the office they are running for; jurisdiction of the office; and party affiliation. We have also asked for all contact information for each candidate, including their address, phone number, and email address.
As a media organization committed to holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public, access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. We believe that as media professionals engaged in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act.
We look forward to sharing this vital information with our readers once it becomes available. This will not only help voters make informed decisions but also promote transparency in our local government.
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