A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Benton Finance Department on October 31, 2024. The request, filed by North Egypt News, a media organization dedicated to comprehensive and accurate news coverage of local governmental affairs, sought detailed records related to city sales tax.
The specific records requested under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act include a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The list should include the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid by each business during this period.
In addition to individual business data, North Egypt News also requested information on the total amount of sales tax collected by the city within the same timeframe.
As a media organization committed to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we at North Egypt News believe access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we have also requested a fee waiver as a media professional.
The City Of Benton Finance Department has yet to respond or provide any updates regarding this request. We will continue our efforts in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency for our readers.
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