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Hendry County is one of 67 counties in Florida. La Belle is the county seat.
Hendry County's population was estimated to be 39,594 in 2009.[1]
Evaluation of website
- Main article: Evaluation of Florida county websites
The good
- Board meeting dates, times, and locations are posted[2]. Agendas are also available.[3]
- County commissioners are listed with contact information.[4]
- Administrative officials are listed with contact information.[5]
- Building permit is available.[6]
- Local tax information is provided.[7]
The bad
- Current bids are posted[8], as well as contracts awarded through the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act[9], but no information on awarded contracts or the bidding process.
- Audit reports are available under the Public Information tab, but out of date.
- There is a page for planning and zoning, but it contains little information.[10]
- Does not disclose if belongs to government sector lobbying associations.
- There is no information how to make a public records request using the Florida Sunshine Law.
- There is no information on the budget
Lobbying
- Main article: Florida government sector lobbying
Hendry County has reported more than $560,000 spent on lobbying since 2003 (see table).
Hendry County pays for services of the lobbying firm Alcade & Fay. [11]
Reported lobbying expenditures, 2003-2010 [12]
| Year |
Amount spent on lobbying
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| 2010
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$80,000
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| 2009
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$80,000
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| 2008
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$80,000
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| 2007
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$80,000
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| 2006
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$80,000
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| 2005
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$80,000
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| 2004
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$80,000
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| 2003
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Less than $10,000
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Audits
For Hendry County, the clerk or comptroller performs the internal audits.[13]
External links
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