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Manhattan, Kansas

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Budget Y
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Meetings Y
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Elected Officials Y
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Administrative Officials Y
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Permits, zoning Y
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Audits Y
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Contracts P
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Lobbying N
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Public records Y
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Local taxes Y
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School district websites
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Transparency grading process

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Manhattan is located in Riley County, Kansas and is home to Kansas State University.

[edit] Evaluating transparency of the city's website

Last rated on Jan. 21, 2012

[edit] The good

  • Current budget is published.[1]
  • City commissioners are listed with contact information.[2]
  • Meeting agendas and minutes are available.[3]
  • Administrative officials listed in city directory.[4]
  • Building permits[5] and zoning regulations available.[6]
  • Annual financial audits are available.[7]
  • Local tax information is provided.[8]
  • Open records request form is provided.[9]
  • Bids for future contracts are posted, current contracts not online.[10]

[edit] The bad

  • Does not provide information on lobbying.
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[edit] City Council

The current city council members.[11]

Council member District Term Party
Bob Strawn Mayor 2011 -
Bruce Snead Mayor Pro Tem 2011 -
Loren Pepperd - 2013 -
James Sherow - - -
Jayme Morris-Hardeman - 2011 -

[edit] 2009 Candidates

[edit] 2011 Candidates

[edit] External links

[edit] References


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