FOIA Request to City Of Loves Park Finance Department Regarding Sales Tax Collected from Retailers on October 25, 2024.
The Rockford Sun has formally requested information regarding sales tax collected from retailers in the City of Loves Park under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140. The request was sent on October 25, 2024.
We are seeking comprehensive data that includes sales tax collected from retailers by month compared to projections for the period starting January 1, 2024, until the present date. Additionally, we have asked for the number of active retail locations paying sales tax each month and the names of these retailers along with their gross retail sales reported monthly.
As a media organization dedicated to providing accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, access to public records is crucial for us at Rockford Sun. This information will help us fulfill our professional responsibilities which include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public.
We believe that as a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, we are eligible for a fee waiver for this request. We await a response from the City Of Loves Park Finance Department and will keep our readers updated on any developments.
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