A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City of Loves Park regarding unpaid parking violations on October 28, 2024.
The request, issued by us at Rockford Sun, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, sought details about all currently unpaid parking violations within the city's jurisdiction. Specifically, we asked for a list that includes the name of the offender, their address, the amount due for each violation, the date when each violation occurred, and the total amount due.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for us to fulfill our professional responsibilities. These 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 media professionals.
We are awaiting a response from the City of Loves Park and will keep our readers updated with any developments.
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