Kane County, Illinois

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Kane County is one of 102 counties in Illinois.

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Illinois county websites

[edit] The good

  • County board members are listed with their contact information and salaries.[1]
  • Board meeting schedule is posted[2], along with meeting minutes and agendas.[3]
  • Financial reports and budget are available online.[4]
  • Elected officials are listed with contact information[5].
  • Building and zoning information is available.[6]
  • County tax information is posted.[7]

[edit] The bad

Working for accountable government now


[edit] Checkbook register

In April of 2009, the county began to post it checkbook register online. It will include department information, account line item charged, a description of expense and the amount spent.[9] “Residents have been scouring their own budgets to make ends meet in this economy – this makes it more convenient to track how their county tax dollars are used as well.” said Karen McConnaughay, Kane County board chairman.[10]

[edit] Lobbying

In 2006, Kane County reported $120,000 spent on lobbying. [11]

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ↑ County Board Members
  2. ↑ Meeting Schedule
  3. ↑ Minutes and Agendas
  4. ↑ Finance Department
  5. ↑ Elected officials
  6. ↑ Development Department
  7. ↑ Tax Information
  8. ↑ Public Records Request
  9. ↑ Checkbook register
  10. ↑ The Chronicle, Detailed spending report put online, April 23, 2009
  11. ↑ Kane County - Open Secrets
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