Shreveport, Louisiana

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Shreveport, Louisiana, is the third-largest city and the third largest metropolitan area in the U.S. state of Louisiana and the 99th-largest city in the United States. It is the seat of Caddo Parish.

Contents

[edit] Evaluating transparency of the city's website

[edit] The good

  • Council meeting information is provided[1], along with meeting minutes[2] and agendas.[3]
  • City council members are all listed, along with their contact information.[4]
  • Information is provided on the Internal Audit Office[5]and their reports are available online.[6]
  • Financial reports and budget are posted.[7]
  • Local tax information is provided.[8]
  • Administrative officials are listed with contact information.[9]
  • Bids are posted, contracts are not available.[10]
  • Zoning information available.[11]

[edit] The bad

  • Building permits are not available.
  • Lobbying information is not provided.
  • How to make a public records request is not provided on the city's site.
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[edit] External links


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[edit] References

  1. City Council Meetings
  2. Meeting Minutes
  3. Meeting Agendas
  4. Council Members
  5. Internal Audit Office
  6. Internal Audit Reports
  7. Financial Information
  8. Tax Info
  9. Contacts
  10. Bids
  11. Zoning