Columbus, Ohio

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Columbus is the capital city in Ohio. It is one of 22 cities in the state.

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Ohio city websites

[edit] The good

• The Mayor and city council officials contact information and detailed biographies are posted online.^[1]
• Building permit forms information ^[2], but there is no zoning information available on the website. ^[3]
• Agendas and minutes are available for City Council Meetings. ^[4]
• Information on bids and proposals are available ^[5]
• 2009 Budget report is available ^[6]
• Audit reports are available. ^[7]
• Columbus citizens can request public records. ^[8]

[edit] The bad

• Lobbying information and ethics is not noted
• There is no checkbook register available
• There is no information on local taxes

[edit] External links

Columbus, Ohio

• City of Columbus official site
• Columbus Detailed Profile
• City of Columbus Community Profile
• City of Columbus links
• Columbus Chamber of Commerce
• Columbus Ohio Census Facts

[edit] References

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