A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Yorkville on October 28, 2024. The request, made by Kendall County Times, sought information about unpaid parking violations in the city.
The detailed request specifically asked for a list of all parking violations currently unpaid. The requested data includes the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date of violation, and total amount due.
As representatives from Kendall County Times, we believe that access to such public records is crucial for comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs. It aids us in fulfilling our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We have also stated our eligibility for a fee waiver as media professionals engaged in disseminating information to the public. We are awaiting a response from the City of Yorkville regarding this request.
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