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McAlester, Oklahoma

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McAlester is a city in Pittsburg County, Oklahoma. The population was estimated at 18,388 in 2008 by the U.S. Census Bureau. It is the county seat of Pittsburg County.

[edit] Website evaluation

[edit] The good

• Current 2009-2010 budget is posted. ^[1]
• Agendas and minutes for city council meetings dating back to 2007 are posted. ^[2]
• Names and contact information for elected and officials are available. ^[3]
• Names of administrative officials are available.
• Information on permits ^[4] and zoning ^[5] is available.
• Local tax information is available. ^[6]

[edit] The bad

• Financial audits are not posted
• No information on city contracts
• Lobbying information and ethics are not noted
• No information on public records
• Fees are not posted

[edit] External links

• City of McAlester, Oklahoma
• McAlester Detailed Profile

[edit] References

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