Alexandria, Louisiana
From Sunshine Review
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Alexandria is a city in Louisiana and the parish seat of Rapides Parish. It lies on the south bank of the Red River in almost the exact geographic center of the state. The 2006 population estimate for the city of Alexandria was 45,836.
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[edit] Evaluating transparency of Alexandria's website
- An inspection of the website finds that it includes information on government departments and officials.
- It has a full listing of the city council.
- Council minutes, schedule, and agenda are posted. [1][2]
- Zoning information available in municipal code.[3]
- Administrative officials are listed.[4]
- Elected officials and their contact information is posted.[5]
- Contract information is posted.[6]
[edit] The good
- Alexandria's website does offer meetings minutes, information on bidding for government contracts, building permits, budgets, and audits.
[edit] The bad
Alexandria does not offer information on its lobbying membership, public records, or taxes.
