Montgomery County, Maryland

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Montgomery County is one of 24 counties in Maryland.

[edit] Website evaluation

[edit] The good

• Budget available.^[1]
• Taxes can be viewed and paid online.^[2]
• County council members listed with contact information.^[3] Other officials in directory.^[4]
• Council meeting schedule and agenda^[5] available.
• Building permits^[6] and zoning information^[7] is provided.
• Inspector general reports are posted.^[8]
• Current contracts are available in a searchable database.^[9]
• Form to make a public records request is provided.^[10]

[edit] The bad

• Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.

[edit] Lobbying

In 2008, Montgomery County reported $130,000 spent on lobbying. ^[11]

[edit] External links

• Official Montgomery County Website
• Montgomery County Public Schools
• Montgomery County on the Maryland Manual On-line
• Montgomery County MD.com
• Conference and Visitors Bureau of Montgomery County

[edit] References

1. ↑ Budget
2. ↑ Property Tax
3. ↑ Council
4. ↑ Directory
5. ↑ Agenda
6. ↑ Permits
7. ↑ Zoning
8. ↑ IG Reports
9. ↑ Contract Search
10. ↑ Records Request
11. ↑ Montgomery County - Open Secrets

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