A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Countryside Finance Department regarding city sales tax records on October 31, 2024.
The request, made by West Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought specific information about businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The requested details include the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid.
In addition to this data about individual businesses, West Cook News also asked for the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same period.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we believe access to these public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities 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 look forward to receiving this information and will continue working diligently to keep our readers informed about local governmental affairs.
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