FOIA Request to Office of Wadsworth Village President regarding all emails sent by the mayor or president for the last 30 days on June 18, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the Office of Wadsworth Village President on June 18, 2025. The request, sent by a representative from Lake County Gazette, seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The purpose of this request is to support comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The requester emphasized their role in gathering and reporting news to hold public institutions accountable and provide transparency to the public. As a media professional, they have requested a fee waiver based on their eligibility under FOIA provisions.
Additionally, it was noted that the requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that assists media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this organization can be found at https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.
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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