McAllen, Texas

From Sunshine Review

McAllen Texas is a city in Hidalgo County Texas.

City websites Budget [1] Meetings [2] Elected Officials [3] Administrative Officials Permits, zoning Audits [4] Contracts [5] Lobbying Public records [6] Local taxes [7]

Contents 1 Evaluating The Website 1.1 The Good 1.2 The Bad 2 External links 3 References

Evaluating The Website

The Good

• The website for McAllen Texas includes the names and contact information of all city council members.

• City council meeting schedules and agendas are published.

• The current budget is published.

• There is a procedure for requesting public records.

• Information on audits, contracts, and the tax rate is available.
• Building permits^[8] and zoning information available.^[9]

The Bad

• There is no information on administrative officials and lobbying.

• City council meeting minutes are not published.

Steps you can take immediately to work for accountable local government

External links

City of McAllen

References

1. ↑ Financial Reports
2. ↑ Meetings
3. ↑ City council
4. ↑ Financial Documents
5. ↑ Bids
6. ↑ Public Information
7. ↑ Tax Rate
8. ↑ Permits
9. ↑ Zoning

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