Linn County, Iowa

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Linn County is one of 99 counties in Iowa.

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Iowa county websites

[edit] The good

• Budget and annual financial report available.^[1]
• Upcoming meetings are posted on the front page.^[2] Agendas and minutes are also available.^[3]
• Supervisors are listed with contact information.^[4]
• Administrative officials listed under respective department.
• Building permits and zoning information is available.^[5]
• Property tax information is provided.^[6] Taxes can be paid online.^[7]

[edit] The bad

• Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
• There is no information on contracts or public records requests.

[edit] Lobbying

In 2008, Linn County reported $50,000 spent on lobbying. ^[8]

[edit] External links

Linn County

• Linn County official website
• Linn County Recorder's Website
• Linn County Free Public Records Directory

[edit] References

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