Emporia, Virginia

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Emporia is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is considered a county-equivalent.

Contents 1 Website evaluation 1.1 The good 1.2 The bad 2 External links 3 References

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Virginia county websites

[edit] The good

• City council members are listed with contact information.^[1]
• Meeting minutes and agendas are posted.^[2]
• Zoning ordinance^[3] and building permits available.^[4]
• Administrative officials are listed with contact information.^[5]
• Annual financial audit is published.^[6]

[edit] The bad

• Budget is not published.
• Information on contracts and local taxes is not provided.
• Does not include information on Taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
• Does not include information on how to request public records under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act.

[edit] External links

• Official Emporia Website
• Emporia-Greensville Chamber of Commerce
• City Data - Emporia

[edit] References

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