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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