On behalf of McHenry County Blog, I filed a Freedom of Information request for a recording of the last meeting of Algonquin Township.

The request was denied.

The denial email from FOIA Officer Pam Gavers is below:

Pamela GaversThu, Jan 8, 2:50 PM (5 days ago)
to me

Thank you for emailing the Algonquin Township with your request for information pursuant to the Illinois Freedom of Information Act, 5 ILCS 140/1 et seq.

On January 5, 2026, you requested: Under the FOIA I request a copy of the recording for the last Bd meeting.

Your request is denied pursuant to 5 ILCS 7(1)(f).

If you have any further questions, please reach out to the Clerk at mmedendorp@algonquintownship.com.

You have a right to have the denial of your request reviewed by the Public Access Counselor (PAC) at the Office of the Illinois Attorney General. 5 ILCS 140/9.5(a). You can file your request for review with the PAC by writing to:

Leah Bartlett, Public Access Counselor

Office of the Attorney General

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I have appealed the denial to the Public Access Counselor.

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