A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was sent to the City Of Evanston Finance Department on October 31, 2024. The request was made by North Cook News, a media organization committed to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs.
The request specifically asked for records pertaining to city sales tax. More specifically, we at North Cook News requested a list of businesses that paid sales tax to the city from January 1, 2023, to October 31, 2024. The requested information includes the business name, business type, and the amount of sales tax paid by each business during this period.
In addition to this detailed breakdown, we also requested the total amount of sales tax that the city collected within the same timeframe. This data is crucial in our efforts to provide transparency and hold public institutions accountable.
As a media organization involved in gathering and reporting news to the public, access to public records is essential for us at North Cook News to fulfill our professional responsibilities. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as a media professional.
We eagerly await the response from the City Of Evanston Finance Department and look forward to sharing this important information with our readership.
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