Freedom of Information Requests

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) is a law that allows people access to documents and records. The law states that a person can ask a public body for a copy of its records and the public body must provide those records, unless the records are exempt by law.

Before you submit a request

Check our website for the information you are looking for. 

How to submit a request

You may submit a FOIA request by downloading a request form and submitting it to the City Clerk’s office in person, email or by mail.

Submit FOIA request to the FOIA Officer

Becky Barbour, Deputy City Clerk
Mt. Vernon City Hall
1100 Main Street, PO Box 1708
Mt. Vernon, IL 62864
cityclerk@mtvernon.com
618-242-6815

Are there fees to receive copies?

If the information is sent electronically it will be sent at no cost. For black and white, letter or legal sized copies, the first 50 pages are free, and any additional pages will be no more than 15 cents per page. For color copies or abnormal sized copies, the charge will be the actual cost of copying.