Birmingham, Alabama
From Sunshine Review
Birmingham is the largest city in the state of Alabama and is the county seat of Jefferson County It also includes part of Shelby County. The population of the city is 242,820 as of the 2000 census, and 229,424 according to the 2006 estimate.[edit] Evaluating website transparency
An inspection of the website finds that it includes information on government departments and officials. It contains a full listing of the council members and way to contact them, including e-mail addresses. Meeting minutes, place and agendas are also listed on the site.[1]
[edit] Lobbying
- Main article:Alabama taxpayer-funded lobbying
Birmingham has reported $930,000 spent lobbying since 2000 (see table).
| Year | Amount spent on lobbying |
|---|---|
| 2009 | $20,000 |
| 2008 | - |
| 2007 | $260,000 |
| 2006 | $140,000 |
| 2005 | $160,000 |
| 2004 | $80,000 |
| 2003 | $110,000 |
| 2002 | - |
| 2001 | $80,000 |
| 2000 | $80,000 |
