Des Moines County, Iowa

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County websites Budget Meetings Elected Officials Administrative Officials Permits, zoning Audits Contracts Lobbying Public records Local taxes

Des Moines County is one of 99 counties in Iowa.

Contents 1 Transparency of the County Website 1.1 The Good 1.2 The Bad 2 External Links 3 References

Transparency of the County Website

The Good

• Budget is published.^[1]
• County supervisors are listed with contact information.^[2]
• Supervisor meeting minutes and agendas are available.^[3] Meeting schedule is posted.^[4]
• Property taxes can be viewed and paid online.^[5]
• Zoning ordinance is posted.^[6]
• Administrative officials listed with contact information.^[7]

The Bad

• Building permits, county audits, and county contracts are not available online.
• Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
• Information on how to make a public records request is not provided on the site.

Steps you can take immediately to work for accountable local government

External Links

• Official Des Moines County Website

References

1. ↑ Budget
2. ↑ Supervisors
3. ↑ Minutes/Agenda
4. ↑ Meeting Info
5. ↑ Tax Info
6. ↑ Zoning
7. ↑ Departments

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