FOIA Request to Office of Westmont Village President regarding emails sent by the mayor or president on June 18, 2025.
The DuPage Policy Journal has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Office of Westmont Village President in Illinois. The request seeks access to all emails sent by the mayor or president over the past 30 days. This request was made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140, with a preference for receiving the records in electronic format.
The DuPage Policy Journal is a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records for media professionals, as it enables them to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency for the public. Additionally, as members of the media, they have requested a fee waiver based on their role in disseminating information.
The requestor is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids news media companies and advocacy groups in investigating government agencies using Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website 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.