A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the Northlake City Council in Illinois on October 15, 2024. The request was made by us at West Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
In our pursuit of transparency and accountability in public institutions, we sought specific details about the council members. The requested information included the names of all council members, their titles, the year they were appointed, their term lengths (2 or 4 years), and the dates their terms expire.
As a news organization, we believe that access to public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. We also expressed our eligibility for a fee waiver as a media professional in the request.
Our goal is to ensure that the public has access to accurate information about their local government officials. We are waiting for a response from the Northlake City Council and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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