Abilene, Texas
From Sunshine Review
Abilene is a city in Taylor County, Texas.  | ||||||||||||||||||||||
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Evaluating the Website
[edit] The good
- The names and contact information of all city council members is published.[1]
- The current budget is published.[2]
- Administrative official information is posted. [3]
- The Agendas and Minutes for all meetings are published. [4]
- The meeting schedule is published. [5]
- Building permits[6] and zoning information available.[7]
- There is a procedure for requesting public records. [8]
- Audit information is available. [9]
- Tax information is posted. [10]
[edit] The bad
Information on contracts, lobbying and ethics is not available.
[edit] Lobbying
- Main article:Texas taxpayer-funded lobbying
- Main article: Texas Municipal League members list
Abilene has reported $580,000 spent lobbying since 2000 (see table).
| Year | Amount spent on lobbying |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $20,000 |
| 2008 | $80,000 |
| 2007 | $60,000 |
| 2006 | $40,000 |
| 2005 | $80,000 |
| 2004 | $80,000 |
| 2003 | $80,000 |
| 2002 | $60,000 |
| 2001 | $60,000 |
| 2000 | $20,000 |
Abilene pays membership dues to the Texas Municipal League, a taxpayer-funded lobbying association.
