La Paz County, Arizona

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Budget
Meetings
Elected Officials
Administrative Officials
Permits, zoning
Audits
Contracts
Lobbying
Public records
Local taxes
County websites


La Paz County is one of 15 counties in Arizona. It is located in the western part of the state, and its county seat is Parker. The county was formed on January 1, 1983.

Its population as of 2006 is estimated to be 20,256.[1]

[edit] Website evaluation

[edit] The good

  • Board meeting minutes and agendas are available.[2]
  • Building permit is available[3], zoning information is not.

[edit] The bad

  • Taxes can be paid online[4], otherwise no useful local tax information is provided.
  • Board members are listed[5], with contact information in the Directory.[6]
  • Budget is not published.
  • County contracts and audits are not available.
  • Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
  • Does not include information on how to make a public records request.

[edit] External links


[edit] References

Working for accountable government now


  1. Quick facts from the U.S. Census bureau
  2. Meeting Minutes and Agendas
  3. Permit
  4. Pay Taxes Online
  5. Board of Supervisors
  6. Directory