FOIA Request to Office of Park City Mayor regarding law firm contracts and invoices on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of the Park City Mayor on June 18, 2025. The request seeks access to specific records related to legal services engaged by the city. Specifically, the Lake County Gazette has requested all copies of contracts with law firms associated with the city's entity and all invoices submitted by these law firms over the past six months.
The request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, and asks for the information to be provided in an electronic format. The purpose of this request is to facilitate comprehensive news coverage on local governmental affairs and ensure transparency in public institutions. The requester has also sought a fee waiver, citing their role as a media professional responsible for gathering and reporting news to the public.
The individual making this request is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at this link.
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.
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