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[edit] Website evaluation
This website was reviewed on November 9, 2011.
[edit] The good
- City council members are listed with party affiliations and contact information.[2]
- Meeting minutes are posted, along with minute archives, agenda and schedules.[3]
- There is a page for bid opportunities.[4]
- The current and prior budgets are posted.[5]
- The city posts a GIS interactive map, which lists property tax rates for every property.[6]
- Taxes can be paid online.[7]
- Zoning information is posted.[8]
- Building permit information is available.[9]
- Contact information is posted for all departments and officials.[10]
[edit] The bad
- Audits are not posted.
- No information on taxpayer-funded lobbying is posted.
- No information on public records requests is available.
- The budget does not include revenues or summaries.
[edit] Elected officials
[edit] City council
| Name | Ward | Party |
|---|---|---|
| Dan McGinn | 1 | Republican |
| Missy Mosby | 2 | Democrat |
| Wendy Bredhold | 3 | Democrat |
| Constance Robinson (Vice President) | 4 | Democrat |
| John Friend | 5 | Democrat |
| B.J. Watts (President) | 6 | Democrat |
| Curt John | At-Large | Democrat |
| Dr. H. Dan Adams | At-Large | Democrat |
| Donald Walker | At-Large | Democrat |
[edit] Mayor
On November 8, 2011, voters elected Republican Lloyd Winnecke to succeed Democratic mayor Jonathan Weinzapfel, who had held the office since 2003 and did not seek re-election in 2011. Winnecke defeated Democrat Rick Davis.[11]
[edit] Budget
The total 2012 proposed budget is for $236,639,845,[12] up from $227,228,561 in 2011.[13]
[edit] Emergency officials
[edit] Pensions
The 2012 proposed budget calls for $5,844,482 for fire pensions and $7,247,321 for police pensions.[12]
[edit] Indiana Transparency Portal
The Indiana State Auditor has launched an Indiana Transparency Portal (ITP), containing budget and financial information for local governments. The interactive report-builder page offers a range of information. Users can find financial data for a county, municipality or other unit of government.[14]
[edit] Accuracy
According to the ITP, Evansville's 2012 expenditures are budgeted at $124,830,374 and its revenues at $131,535,800.[14] These numbers are slightly different from the numbers in the proposed 2012 budget available on Evansville's website, which puts the total budget at $236,639,845.[12]
[edit] External links
- Evansville, Indiana
- See sample transparency legislation at the Sunshine Standard
- Indiana on State Budget Solutions
- Evansville Courier & Press
[edit] References
- ↑ U.S. Census Bureau "Quick Facts," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ 2.0 2.1 Official Evansville website "City Council Members," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ Official Evansville website "Current Meeting Minutes," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ Official Evansville website "Bid/Quote Opportunities," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ Official Evansville website "Controller's Office," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ Official Evansville website "GIS Mapping," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ Official Evansville website "Tax Payments," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ Official Evansville website "Area Planning Commission," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ Official Evansville website "Permitting," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ Official Evansville website "Contact Us," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ Indianapolis Business Journal "Mayoral roundup: Republicans dominate elections," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ 12.0 12.1 12.2 Official Evansville website "2012 Proposed Budget," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ Official Evansville website "2011 Approved Budget," Accessed November 9, 2011
- ↑ 14.0 14.1 Indiana Gateway for Government Unites "Report Builder," Accessed November 28, 2011
