FOIA Request to City of Benton Regarding New and Active Residential and Commercial Building Permits on October 30, 2024.
North Egypt News, a media organization dedicated to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, has submitted a request under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140) to the City of Benton. The request seeks access to records of all new residential and commercial building permits issued from January 1, 2023, up until the present date.
The requested information includes details such as the type of permit, date issued, fee paid, requester's name, address, and contractor's name. Additionally, North Egypt News has also requested for a list of all active residential and commercial building permits along with their current status.
As part of our commitment to transparency and accountability in public institutions, we at North Egypt News believe that access to these public records is crucial for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. We aim to keep the public informed about important local issues by disseminating accurate information based on reliable sources.
In line with this objective, we have requested a fee waiver as a media professional under the provisions of the Illinois Freedom of Information Act. This will enable us to continue our work without financial constraints hindering our ability to gather and report news.
We await the City of Benton's response to our request and remain committed to providing timely updates on this matter.
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