Benton County, Washington
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Benton County is one of 39 counties in Washington.
[edit] Website evaluation
[edit] The good
- Budget is published.[1]
- Local tax information is provided.[2]
- Information provided on how to make public records requests, forms available.[3]
- Commissioners are listed but individual contact info is not provided. Meeting minutes and agendas available.[4]
- Annual financial audit reports available.[5]
- Building permits[6] and zoning information provided.[7]
- Administrative officials listed under respective departments.[8]
[edit] The bad
- County contracts are not online.
- Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
[edit] Lobbying
In 2008, Benton County reported $120,000 spent on lobbying. [9]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
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