A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Elmhurst Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 25, 2024. The request was made by DuPage Policy Journal, a media organization dedicated to delivering comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically sought access to records detailing the sales tax collected from retailers from January 1, 204 till the date of the request. The desired information includes monthly comparisons of actual sales tax collected versus projected amounts, the number of active retail locations paying sales tax each month, and the names of each retailer along with their reported gross retail sales for each month.
As a media organization, we at DuPage Policy Journal are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is crucial for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities, which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional. We eagerly await a response from the City Of Elmhurst Finance Department so that we can continue our mission of providing comprehensive coverage on local governmental affairs.
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