Alexandria, Virginia

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Alexandria is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is considered a county-equivalent for census purposes.

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Virginia county websites

[edit] The good

• Current budget is published.^[1]
• City council members are listed with contact information.^[2]
• Meetings are are listed on the calendar.^[3] Dockets, webcasts, and podcasts are available for download.^[4]
• Zoning ordinance available in municipal code.^[5]
• Building permits available.^[6]
• Information and forms to request records under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act is provided.^[7]
• Annual financial audit available.^[8]
• Has a comprehensive guide to local taxes.^[9]
• Administrative officials are listed with contact information.^[10]
• Bids for future contracts are posted, current contracts are not online.^[11]
• Includes a link to the Virginia Municipal League, which lists the city as a member ^[12]

[edit] The bad

• (None)

[edit] Alexandria Police Department

According to an investigation by Connections Newspaper reporter Michael Pope, the police departments of Fairfax County, Alexandria, and Arlington are among the most secretive and non-transparent in the country. According to the reports, the departments' interpretation of the Virginia Freedom of Information Act in effect allows them reject nearly all information requests. ^{[13] [14]}

[edit] External links

• Alexandria Website
• Alexandria Tourism
• Historic Alexandria
• Alexandria City Guide
• Alexandria Chamber of Commerce

[edit] References

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