Freedom of Information Requests (FOIA)

The Freedom of Information Act (FOIA) gives the public the right to access records and documents held by the City of Mt. Vernon. Under this law, the City must provide requested records unless a legal exemption applies.

Before you submit a request

Many commonly requested documents—such as budgets, audits, or meeting minutes—are already available on our website. Please check the relevant pages before submitting a formal FOIA request.. 

How to submit a request

You may submit a request using the City's FOIA Request Form. The form can be submitted in person, by email, or by mail to:

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

Fees for Copies

• Electronic copies: Sent at no cost
• Black and white copies (letter or legal size): First 50 pages free; additional pages $0.15 per page
• Color or oversized copies: Charged at actual cost