Becker County, Minnesota

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Becker County is a county in the U.S. state of Minnesota. . As of 2000, the population was 30,000. Its county seat is Detroit Lakes[1]. A portion of the White Earth Indian Reservation extends into the county.

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Transparency of the county website

The good

  • They have their budget online.[1]
  • They have information on their local taxes.[2]
  • Information on elected officials, how to contact them (including e-mails). Also information is posted on meeting minutes, agendas and locations.[3]
  • You can find information on permits and zoning and download the forms.[4]

The bad

  • The checkbook register isn't placed online, nor are city credit card receipts. Also the budget goes back only 3 years.
  • Audits are not posted on the site.

See also:

External links

References

  1. Becker County Budget & Financial statements
  2. Becker County Property tax, values and rates
  3. Becker County Commissioners
  4. Becker County Permits and Zoning