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FOIA Request to Lake County Treasurer Regarding Property Tax Records 2024 - Present on May 12, 2025.
As part of our commitment to providing comprehensive and accurate news coverage on local governmental affairs, we have submitted a Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request to the Lake County Treasurer. Our request seeks access to property tax records for the years 2024 and anything available for 2025. Specifically, we are requesting details that include Parcel ID, Year, Tax Value, and Assessed Value for properties within the county.
Access to these public records is crucial for us as media professionals. It enables us to hold public institutions accountable and ensure transparency in government actions. We believe that our role in disseminating information qualifies us for a fee waiver under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, given our status as members of the media.
Additionally, we are affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization dedicated to assisting news media companies and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. Through leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, we aim to shed light on government actions and inform the American electorate effectively.
We look forward to receiving the requested information promptly and will continue our efforts to keep the public informed about important governmental affairs.
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