Chambana Sun

FOIA Request to City of Monticello regarding vendor payment registers on November 10, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Monticello by Chambana Sun, a media organization focused on local governmental affairs. The request, sent on November 10, 2025, seeks access to existing vendor payment registers maintained by the city for the period from January 1, 2025, to March 31, 2025.

The records requested include detailed information such as the names of vendors paid by the city, dates and amounts of payments made, and descriptions or purposes of goods and services provided. The request emphasizes that it pertains only to records that already exist and does not seek the creation of new documents.

Chambana Sun's involvement in this request is part of its broader mission to gather and report news that holds public institutions accountable and ensures transparency. As a member of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy—a non-profit organization assisting media companies in investigating governmental agencies—the media outlet is also seeking a fee waiver due to its role in disseminating information.

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We look forward to receiving this information in an electronic format as it will greatly aid in our reporting efforts. As always, we remain open for any questions or clarifications regarding this request.