Alexandria, Louisiana

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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.

[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, along with council minutes, schedule, and agenda. ^[5]

[edit] The good

Alexandria's website does offer meetings minutes, contact information of elected and appointed officials, and information on bidding for government contracts.

• Zoning information available in municipal code.^[6]

[edit] The bad

Alexandria does not offer information on its budget, building permits, audits, lobbying membership, public records, or taxes.

[edit] External links

• City of Alexandria Homepage

[edit] References

1. ↑ Alexandria Meetings
2. ↑ Alexandria officials contact information
3. ↑ Alexandria appointed officials contact information
4. ↑ Alexandria contracts
5. ↑ Alexandria Louisiana, City Council
6. ↑ Municipal Code

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