Darcy Sandefur, City Clerk | City Of Urbana
Darcy Sandefur, City Clerk | City Of Urbana
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FOIA Request to City of Urbana Regarding Newly Registered Businesses on May 7, 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 City of Urbana. Our request seeks access to records detailing newly registered businesses within the city from the previous week. Specifically, we are requesting information in electronic format that includes the following fields:
- Business Name
- Business Number
- Business Type
- Business Address
- Issued Date
- Status
- Registered Agent Name
Our role as members of the media involves gathering and reporting news to the public, and access to these public records is essential for fulfilling our professional responsibilities. These responsibilities include holding public institutions accountable and providing transparency to the public. Given our role in disseminating information, we believe we are eligible for a fee waiver as media professionals.
Additionally, it is important to note that this request is supported by The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a 501(c)(3) Non-Profit Missouri Corporation. This organization assists news media companies, publications, and public advocacy groups in investigating state and federal governmental agencies. By leveraging Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws, they aim to pull back the curtain on government actions and help inform the American electorate.
We look forward to receiving the requested information promptly and will continue our efforts to provide transparent and accountable news coverage for our audience.
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