Chambana Sun

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

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to the City of Danville by Chambana Sun, a media organization dedicated to covering 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 the purpose or description of goods and services provided. This request is specifically for documents that already exist and does not call for the creation of new records.

Chambana Sun emphasizes its role in gathering and reporting news to ensure public institutions are held accountable and transparency is maintained. As a member of the media, they have requested a fee waiver based on their professional responsibilities. The requestor is also affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization that aids media companies in investigating government actions through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.

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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.