Pierce County, Washington
From Sunshine Review
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Pierce County is one of 39 counties in Washington.
[edit] Website evaluation
[edit] The good
- Current bids are posted, contracts not available.[1]
- Budget is published.[2]
- Annual financial audits posted.[3] Performance audits also available.[4]
- Building permits[5] and zoning information provided.[6]
- Local tax information provided.[7]
- County council members listed with contact information.[8] Meeting schedule[9], agendas and minutes available.[10]
- Includes contact information and forms for public records requests.[11]
- Administrative officials listed under respective departments.
[edit] The bad
- Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
[edit] Lobbying
In 2008, Pierce County reported $180,000 spent on lobbying. [12]
[edit] External links
[edit] References
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