Quincy Reporter

FOIA Request to City of Quincy regarding a list of city employees on August 21, 2025.

A Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) request was submitted by the Quincy Reporter to the City of Quincy, Illinois, seeking detailed information about city employees. The request, sent on August 21, 2025, aims to obtain a comprehensive list of all city employees with specific data fields. These fields include full name, sex, race, job title, department or division, annual salary or hourly rate if applicable, and hire or start date.

The request is made under the Illinois Freedom of Information Act (5 ILCS 140), which allows public access to government records. The Quincy Reporter has expressed a preference for receiving this information in electronic format. As part of their professional duties in news gathering and reporting, they emphasize the importance of access to public records for maintaining transparency and accountability within public institutions.

The requester is affiliated with The Coalition Opposing Governmental Secrecy, a non-profit organization based in Missouri that supports media companies and advocacy groups in investigating governmental agencies. This coalition utilizes Freedom of Information and Sunshine Laws to enhance transparency and inform the electorate about government actions. More details about their mission can be found on their website: https://stopsecrecy.org/about/.

In Illinois, pet owners must have a license for certain pets like dogs and comply with state and local regulations as defined in the Illinois Animal Welfare Act. These licenses involve fees and periodic renewals that support animal control programs and ensure pets are vaccinated against diseases such as rabies.

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.