David McCleary District 6 Board Member | Adams County, Illinois
David McCleary District 6 Board Member | Adams County, Illinois
FOIA Request to Adams County regarding tax relief requests for a veteran with disabilities on June 10, 2025.
A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted to Adams County, Illinois, by Quincy Reporter, seeking detailed records related to property tax relief for veterans with disabilities. The request specifically asks for documents from Tax Year 2024 through the present concerning individuals who have requested or received various forms of tax exemptions and reliefs. These include Property Tax Relief as a Veteran with a Disability or as a Surviving Spouse of a Disabled Veteran, Specially Adapted Housing Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-165, Standard Homestead Exemption for Veterans with Disabilities pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-169, and Returning Veteran’s Homestead Exemption pursuant to 35 ILCS 200/15-172.
The request emphasizes the importance of access to public records in fulfilling journalistic duties such as holding public institutions accountable and ensuring transparency. Quincy Reporter is part of The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, which assists media organizations in investigating governmental agencies through FOIA and Sunshine Laws. More information about this coalition can be found on their website.
Adams County, located in Illinois, had an average student-to-teacher ratio of 15-to-1 during the 2022-23 school year. The county's schools enrolled approximately 8,780 students with the support of 597 full-time faculty members.
Our team will continue to keep you updated as we gather and report news related to this request and other matters of public interest. Please feel free to reach out if you have any questions or need further clarification regarding this matter.
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