Hammond, Louisiana

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Hammond is the largest city in Tangipahoa Parish, Louisiana. The population was 17,639 at the 2000 census. It is home to Southeastern Louisiana University.

Contents

[edit] Evaluating the city's website

[edit] The good

  • City council members are listed with contact information.[1]
  • City council meeting agenda is posted.[2]
  • A live broadcast of council chambers is available.[3]
  • Local tax information is available in the municipal code.[4]
  • City council meeting dates are posted on the frontpage.[5]
  • Zoning information provided.[6]

[edit] The bad

  • Budgetary information is not available.
  • City contracts are not online.
  • Administrative officials are not listed.
  • Audit reports are not available.
  • Information on lobbying is not available.
  • How to make a public records request is not provided on the city's site.
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[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. City Council
  2. Council Agenda
  3. Council Live Broadcast
  4. Taxation
  5. Council Meetings
  6. Zoning