Topeka, Kansas

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Topeka is the capitol city of Kansas, located on the mid-eastern part of the state.

[edit] Evaluating transparency of the city's website

Main article: Evaluation of Kansas city websites

[edit] The good

  • Current budget is published.[1]
  • City council members are listed with contact information.[2]
  • Meeting minutes and agendas are posted.[3]
  • Administrative officials are listed with contact information.[4]
  • City contracts bids and solicitations are posted, current contracts are not online.[5]
  • Public record request form and information provided.[6]
  • Building permits[7] and zoning ordinance available.[8]
  • Annual financial audits are available.[9]
  • Local sales tax information is posted.[10]

[edit] The bad

  • Does not provide information on lobbying.

[edit] City Council

The current city council members.[11]

Council member District Term Party
William Bunten Mayor - -
Karen Hiller 1 2013 -
John Alcala 2 2011 -
Sylvia Ortiz 3 2013 -
Jack Woelfel 4 2011 -
Larry Wolgast 5 2013 -
Deborah Swank 6 2011 -
Robert Archer 7 2013 -
Jeff Preisner 8 2011 -
Richard Harmon 9 2013 -

[edit] 2009 Candidates

[edit] 2011 Candidates

[edit] External links

Working for accountable government now


[edit] References

  1. ↑ Budget
  2. ↑ City Council
  3. ↑ Agendas/Minutes
  4. ↑ Contacts
  5. ↑ Contracts
  6. ↑ Open Records Requests
  7. ↑ Permit Forms
  8. ↑ Municipal Code - Zoning
  9. ↑ Finance and Administration
  10. ↑ Sales Tax
  11. ↑ Topeka City Council
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