A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Darien Finance Department regarding sales tax collected from retailers on October 25, 2024. The request was made by DuPage Policy Journal, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, are primarily concerned with sales tax collected from retailers since the start of the year up until the present date. Specific details sought include 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.
At DuPage Policy Journal, we believe in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
We await a response from the City Of Darien Finance Department and will continue to keep our readers informed about this matter.
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