A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City Of Sycamore Finance Department regarding sales tax records on October 31, 2024. The request was made by DeKalb Times, 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 contain details such as the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid by each business during this period.
In addition to this detailed list, we at DeKalb Times have also asked for the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same timeframe.
As journalists committed to transparency and holding public institutions accountable, access to these public records is essential for us in fulfilling our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information to the public, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
We await a response from the City Of Sycamore Finance Department and will keep our readers updated on any developments regarding this matter.
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