Virginia Beach, Virginia

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Elected Officials
Administrative Officials
Permits, zoning
Audits
Contracts
Lobbying
Public records
Local taxes
County websites


Virginia Beach is an independent city located in the Commonwealth of Virginia. It is considered a county-equivalent.

Contents

[edit] Website evaluation

Main article: Evaluation of Virginia county websites

[edit] The good

  • Current budget is published.[1]
  • Elected and appointed officials are listed with contact information.[2]
  • Meeting schedule[3], agendas and minutes are available.[4]
  • Building permits[5] and zoning information provided.[6]
  • City audits are available.[7]
  • Local tax information is provided.[8]
  • Form and information on making records requests under the Virginia Freedom of Information Act is provided.[9]

[edit] The bad

[edit] Lobbying

Main article: Virginia taxpayer-funded lobbying

Virginia Beach pays for services of the lobbying firm Alcade & Fay. [10]

[edit] External links

[edit] References

  1. ↑ Budget
  2. ↑ City Officials
  3. ↑ Schedule
  4. ↑ Minutes/Agendas
  5. ↑ Permits
  6. ↑ Zoning
  7. ↑ Audits
  8. ↑ Commissioner of Revenue
  9. ↑ FOIA Request Form
  10. ↑ Client List
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