FOIA Request to City Of Lake Forest Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Records on October 25, 2024. The request was sent by the Lake County Gazette, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The Gazette is seeking access to specific records under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. Specifically, they are requesting data on sales tax collected from retailers from January 1, 204 until the present date. The desired information includes:
- Monthly sales tax collected from retailers compared to projections
- The number of active retail locations paying sales tax each month
- Names of each retailer and their gross retail sales reported for each month
As a media outlet, the Lake County Gazette emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records such as these is crucial for them to fulfill their professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given their role in disseminating information, the Gazette believes it is eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. They have asked the City Of Lake Forest Finance Department for any necessary clarifications regarding this request.
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