Forney, Texas

From Sunshine Review

Forney Texas is a city in Kaufman County Texas.

City websites Budget Meetings [1] Elected Officials [2] Administrative Officials Permits, zoning Audits Contracts Lobbying Public records Local taxes

Contents 1 Evaluating The Website 1.1 The Good 1.2 The Bad 2 External links 3 References

Evaluating The Website

The Good

The website for Forney Texas includes the names of all city council members.

City council agendas are published. ^[3]

The Bad

• Contact information of the city council members is not provided.

• City council meeting minutes and schedules are not published.

• The current budget is not published.

• There is no information on building permits and zoning, audits, contracts, lobbying and the tax rate.

• There is no procedure for requesting public records.

Steps you can take immediately to work for accountable local government

External links

• City of Forney

References

1. ↑ Agendas
2. ↑ City Government
3. ↑ Agendas

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