Jefferson County, Kentucky
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Jefferson County is one of 120 counties in Kentucky. Since the formation of Louisville Metro on January 6, 2003, the functions formerly served by the county government were assumed by Louisville Metro. However, the former City of Louisville was effectively absorbed into the new city-county government.
[edit] Website evaluation
- Main article: Evaluation of Kentucky county websites
[edit] The good
- Budget is available.[1]
- Council members are listed with contact information.[2]
- Council meetings are posted on the calendar.[3] Agendas are available.
- Audits[4] and annual financial reports[5] are available.
- Property taxes can be viewed and paid online.[6] Tax info available.[7]
- Building permits[8] and zoning information is available.[9]
- Contracts are available online.[10]
- Information on how to make a public records request is provided, but no forms or real specifics.[11]
[edit] The bad
- Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
[edit] External links
- Official Jefferson County Website
- Jefferson County Clerk's Website
- Jefferson County Public Schools
- Jefferson County Sheriff's Website
- Jefferson County on FreedomKentucky
- Jefferson County Schools on FreedomKentucky
[edit] References
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| Transparency |
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| Government |
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| Judiciary |
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| Ballot Measures |
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