In honor of Sunshine Week, Macoupin County Clerk Pete Duncan is proud to announce a new milestone in government transparency. For the first time, the complete archive of Macoupin County Board meeting minutes—dating back to 1829—will be available online for public access.
“Sunshine Week is a time to celebrate transparency and the people’s right to know about their government’s actions,” said County Clerk Pete Duncan. “I’m incredibly proud that we are now able to provide access to the historical record of Macoupin County’s government decisions. This initiative is an important step in fostering trust and accountability in the way we do business, and it ensures that the voices of our residents are heard, past and present.”
The online archive includes over 190 years of county meeting minutes, providing an invaluable resource for citizens, historians, researchers, and anyone interested in understanding the historical workings of Macoupin County. By digitizing and uploading these records to the county’s website, Clerk Duncan has made it easier than ever to review decisions, policies, and discussions that have shaped the county over the decades.
This milestone comes as part of ongoing efforts by Pete Duncan’s office to modernize and improve access to government records. The minutes, which were previously only available in physical form or through special request, can now be viewed at any time, from anywhere with an internet connection.
Key Features of the Online Archive Include:
• Complete minutes from County Board meetings dating back to 1829.
• User-friendly search functions to quickly find relevant documents by date, topic, or keyword.
• Accessible and downloadable files in PDF format for easy viewing or printing.
“This is just the beginning,” added Duncan. “We’re continuing to work on expanding access to more records and data, so that every citizen can stay informed and engaged with the work of their local government.”
For more information, or to explore the newly available meeting minutes, visit www.macoupinminutes.com.