Washington County, Maryland

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Washington County is one of 24 counties in Maryland.

[edit] Website evaluation

[edit] The good

• County commissioners are listed with contact information. Meeting schedule, minutes, and agendas are also provided.^[1]
• Budget is available.^[2]
• Bids for contracts are listed, current contracts are not.^[3]
• Building permits can be applied for online.^[4] Zoning ordinance available.^[5]
• Taxes can be viewed and paid online.^[6][7]
• Annual financial report posted.^[8]

[edit] The bad

• Does not disclose if belongs to taxpayer-funded lobbying associations.
• Information on how to make a public records request is not provided on the site.

[edit] External links

• Official Washington County Website
• Hagerstown Convention and Visitor's Bureau
• Washington County Historical Society
• Washington County on the Maryland Manual On-line
• Washington County public schools
• Washington County.com
• Washington County Economic Development Commission
• Hagerstown-Washington County Chamber of Commerce

[edit] References

1. ↑ Commissioners
2. ↑ Budget
3. ↑ Purchasing
4. ↑ Permits
5. ↑ Zoning Ordinance
6. ↑ Real Estate Tax
7. ↑ Property Tax
8. ↑ Financial Report

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