From Sunshine Review
Jefferson Parish is one of sixty-four parishes in Louisiana. A parish, in Louisiana, is the equivalent of a county in other states. The seat of parish government is Gretna. According to the 2000 census, Jefferson had a population of 455,466. The Greater New Orleans area, which includes both Jefferson and Orleans parishes, is the largest metropolitan area in the state.
Jefferson Parish website transparency
The Good
- A complete listing and contact information for the Parish Council is available,[1] along with the Parish President.[2]
- Administrative staff is listed, with contact information available for most.[3]
- Budget information is available. [4]
- A complete list of meetings for the year is available, along with the most recent agenda.[5]
- Zoning and building information is online, with contact information.[6]
See also:
There is a site for contract bids.[7]
The Bad
- There is an address to write to for annual parish audits, but none are available online.[8]
- No information is provided about how parish residents can request access to public documents of the parish under Louisiana's sunshine laws.
Making it better
External links
References
- ↑ Parish Council
- ↑ Parish President
- ↑ Administrative Staff
- ↑ Budget
- ↑ Parish Council Meetings/Agendas
- ↑ Board of Zoning Adjustments
- ↑ Jefferson Parish, Contract Bids
- ↑ Finance Department
