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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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Transparency grading process

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

Evaluating transparency of the city's website

Last rated on Jan. 21, 2012

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]

The bad

  • Does not provide information on lobbying.
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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 -

2009 Candidates

2011 Candidates

External links

References


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