Blackford County, Indiana

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Blackford County is one of 92 counties in Indiana.

Contents 1 Transparency of the County Website 1.1 The Good 1.2 The Bad 2 External Links 3 References

Transparency of the County Website

The Good

• Meeting agendas and minutes are available.^[1] Dates and times are posted on the calendar.^[2]
• County commissioners are listed with contact information.^[3]

The Bad

• Taxes can be paid online, otherwise little useful info is provided on local taxes.^[4]
• Budget is not published.
• Information is not provided on building permits and zoning, county audits and county contracts.
• 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.

Steps you can take immediately to work for accountable local government

External Links

• Official Blackford County Website

References

1. ↑ Minutes and Agendas
2. ↑ Calendar
3. ↑ Commissioners
4. ↑ Pay Taxes Online

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