Lake County, Illinois

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Lake County is one of 102 counties in Illinois.

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Illinois county websites

[edit] The good

  • County Board meeting dates, minutes and agendas are available.[1]
  • County tax information is provided.[2]
  • Board members are listed, along with contact information.[3]
  • Elected[4] and Appointed officials are listed with contact information under respective department/agency.[5]
  • Complete budget and county audits are available.[6]
  • Information on building and zoning is available.[7]
  • FOIA form[8] and public records information is available.[9]
  • Checkbook registers are posted monthly.[10]
  • Information on county contracts is available.[11]

[edit] The bad

Working for accountable government now


[edit] Lobbying

In 2006, Lake County reported $80,000 spent on lobbying. [12]

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ↑ Meetings
  2. ↑ Tax Information
  3. ↑ Board Members
  4. ↑ Elected Officials
  5. ↑ Agencies
  6. ↑ Budget Documents and Financial Statements
  7. ↑ Planning
  8. ↑ FOIA form
  9. ↑ Public Records
  10. ↑ Checkbook register
  11. ↑ Purchasing
  12. ↑ Lake County - Open Secrets
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