Adams County, Iowa

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Adams County is one of 99 counties in Iowa.

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

• Taxes can be viewed and paid online.^[1]
• Board of supervisors meeting agenda is posted,^[2] as well as meeting times.
• Administrative officials are listed in the directory.^[3]

The Bad

• Board of supervisors are listed, but individual contact info is not provided.^[4]
• Budget is not published.
• Information is not available on building permits and zoning, audits, and 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 Adams County Website

References

1. ↑ Pay Taxes Online
2. ↑ Supervisors' Agenda
3. ↑ Employee Directory
4. ↑ Supervisors

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