Baltimore County, Maryland

Baltimore County is one of 24 counties in Maryland.

Transparency of the County Website

Taxes can be viewed and paid online.^[1] Local tax info provided.^[2]
Zoning information^[3] and building permits available.^[4]
Budget published.^[5]
Annual financial reports^[6] and audits available.^[7]
Current contract solicitations, bids, and contracts due to expire are listed. Actual current contracts are not.^[8]
Elected officials are listed with contact information.^[9] Administrative officials listed.^[10]
Council meetings posted.^[11]

Meeting minutes and agendas not posted.
Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
Information on how to make a public records request is not provided on the site.

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