A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Elmhurst Finance Department on October 31, 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 FOIA request specifically sought records related to city sales tax from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The requested information included a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city during this period with details such as the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid.
In addition to this, we also requested the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same timeframe. This data is crucial for our ongoing reporting efforts aimed at promoting transparency and holding public institutions accountable.
As a media organization involved in gathering and disseminating news to the public, we believe access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We also asserted our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional in line with FOIA provisions.
We await a response from the City Of Elmhurst Finance Department and remain committed to bringing you accurate and timely reports on local government affairs.
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