Jackson County, Missouri
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Jackson County is one of 114 counties in Missouri.
[edit] Website evaluation
- Main article: Evaluation of Missouri county websites
[edit] The good
- Budget is available.[1]
- Provides a breakdown of where tax dollars go. Taxes can be paid online.[2]
- Building permits[3] and zoning information available.[4]
- County officials are listed with contact information.[5]
- Current and recently awarded bids are available.[6]
- Meeting schedule[7], agenda, reports, and videos are available.[8]
- Audits are available.[9]
[edit] The bad
- Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
- Information on how to make a public records request is not provided on the site.
[edit] Lobbying
In 2008, Jackson County reported $70,000 spent on lobbying. [10]
[edit] External links
- Official Jackson County Website
- 16th Circuit Court of Jackson County
- Family Court Division
- Jackson County Election Board
- Jackson County on E-Reference
- Jackson County Free Public Records Directory
[edit] References
- ↑ Budget
- ↑ Taxes
- ↑ Permits
- ↑ Zoning
- ↑ Official Directory
- ↑ Bids
- ↑ Meeting Schedule
- ↑ Meeting Info
- ↑ Audits
- ↑ Jackson County- Open Secrets
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