Olathe, Kansas
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Olathe, Kansas is a city located in Johnson County, Kansas.
[edit] Evaluating transparency of the city's website
[edit] The good
- Current budget is published.[1]
- City council members are listed with contact information.[2]
- Meeting webcasts, minutes, and agendas are available.[3]
- Includes a page on "Accountable Government"[4]
- Information and form for public records requests provided.[5]
- Zoning information[6] and building permits available.[7]
- Annual financial audits are available.[8]
- Local sales tax information provided.[9]
- Current and awarded bids are posted, current contracts do not appear to be online.[10]
- Administrative officials are listed under respective departments.
[edit] The bad
- Does not provide information on lobbying.
- To compare Olathe with other Kansas cities, see Evaluation of Kansas city websites.
[edit] City Council
The current city council members.[11]
| Council member | District | Term | Party |
|---|---|---|---|
| Michael Copeland | Mayor | 2011 | - |
| John Bacon | At-large | 2011 | - |
| Robert Montgomery | At-large | 2013 | - |
| Larry Campbell | Ward 1 | 2011 | - |
| Jim Randall | Ward 2 | 2011 | - |
| Ron Ryckman | Ward 3 | 2013 | - |
| Marge Vogt | Ward 4 | 2013 | - |
[edit] 2009 Candidates
- Council member at-large:
- Ward 4
[edit] 2011 Candidates
[edit] Transparency
After receiving an open records request, the city of Olathe refused to answer questions about the allocation of funds in the budget. Officials repeatedly cited the website as the source, however the website does not provide answers to specific questions regarding funding allocations. They have the budget posted which gives broader overviews, but did not answer specific questions.[12]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
