FOIA Request to City of Mascoutah regarding vendor payment registers on February 1, 2026.
The Prairie State Wire, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs, has submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the City of Mascoutah. The request seeks access to the city’s vendor payment register for the preceding calendar month. This includes details such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments, and descriptions of goods or services purchased.
The request emphasizes that it is intended for gathering information of public interest and does not require the creation of new documents. The Prairie State Wire has requested that if any part of this request is denied, the specific statutory basis for denial should be provided along with all reasonably segregable portions of the records.
As a member of the news media, Prairie State Wire highlights its role in holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency. The organization also requests a fee waiver based on its media status. Additionally, they are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists in investigating governmental agencies using FOIA and Sunshine Laws.
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