Baton Rouge, Louisiana
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Baton Rouge is the capital city of the U.S. state of Louisiana. It is located in East Baton Rouge Parish which contains 430,812 residents. The Greater Baton Rouge population is approximately 790,000.
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[edit] Evaluating transparency of Baton Rouge's website
An inspection of the website finds that it includes information on government departments and officials. It contains a full listing of council members and their emails, along with meeting agendas and minutes. [6]
[edit] The good
Baton Rouge's website does offer a relatively large amount of information. New and old budgets and meetings minutes are available. Also, information is provided on elected and appointed officials.
- Zoning information available in Unified Development Code.[7] Building permits available.[8]
- Audits are available.[9]
- Local tax information is available.[10]
[edit] The bad
- Does not disclose if it belongs to any taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
- Does not include information on how to make a public records request.
[edit] The Police Department
Baton Rouge, Louisiana Police Department
[edit] External links
[edit] References
- ↑ Baton Rouge budget
- ↑ Baton Rouge agendas and meetings
- ↑ Baton Rouge elected officials contact information
- ↑ Baton Rouge administrative offices
- ↑ Baton Rouge contracts
- ↑ Baton Rouge Louisiana, Metropolitan Council
- ↑ Development Code
- ↑ Building Permits
- ↑ Audits
- ↑ Finance
