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Hartford is the capital city in U.S. state of Connecticut.
[edit] Website evaluation
- Main article: Evaluation of Connecticut city websites
Last rated on Jan. 23, 2012
[edit] The good
- The Mayor and city council officials contact information and detailed biographies are posted online.[1]
- Agendas[2] and minutes [3] are available for City Council Meetings.
- Building permit information [4] and zoning information[5] are available on the website.
- Budget reports available.[6]
- Information on bids and proposals are available [7]
- Detailed information on local taxes. [8]
- Audit reports are available. [9]
[edit] The bad
- Lobbying information and ethics is not noted
- There is no checkbook register available
- Does not provide access to public records
[edit] Public Records
In December 2008, the city council approved the formation of a FOI advisory board. The idea was introduced by Councilman Matt Ritter, who "said its purpose is to educate city employees and residents on the Freedom of Information Act, and to serve as a liaison with state FOI officials". The board will consist of three members. [10] After the city council reached it's decision, a technical objection from city attorneys was raised which delayed the board's formation. On February 9, 2009 the council voted again and passed the question 8-0. [11]
[edit] External links
- City of Hartford site
- Hartford Connecticut detailed profile
- Hartford Community Profile
- Hartford Directory
- Hartford visitor information
- Harford Connecticut information
- Hartford's Fighting Freedom Of Information Cases Has Cost More Than $125,000, Hartford Courant, April 3, 2009
[edit] References
- ↑ Mayor and City Council officials
- ↑ Agenda
- ↑ Agenda and Minutes
- ↑ Building Permits
- ↑ Zoning Information
- ↑ Budget Reports
- ↑ Bids and Proposal
- ↑ local taxes
- ↑ Audit reports
- ↑ FOI Advisory Board Formed, Hartford Courant, December 10, 2008
- ↑ HARTFORD: Council Backs FOI Board, Hartford Courant, February 10, 2009
