A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of West Frankfort Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 31, 2024. The request was made by North Egypt News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The specific information requested includes a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. This list should include the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid by each entity. Additionally, we asked for the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within this period.
As a media organization, we are committed to gathering and reporting news to the public. Access to public records is crucial 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 important information from the City Of West Frankfort Finance Department in order to continue our work in promoting transparency and accountability in local government affairs.
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