Websites of the Louisiana parishes
From Sunshine Review
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This page captures a snapshot of the information contributed by Sunshine Review users after they've studied the information made available on parish websites.
See also: County websites, state-by-state comparison, to compare what you can find on Louisiana's parish websites to what can be found on county websites in other states.
Key facts
As of August 25, Sunshine Review users have discovered:
- 33 parish websites inform residents about who the elected officials of the parish are. 25 don't. 6 websites give partial information.
- 15 parish websites post the parish budget. 49 parish websites don't post their budget.
- 60 parish websites do not inform residents about how to file a public records request under the Louisiana Sunshine Law. 4 do.
- 30 parish websites inform residents about public meetings. 33 do not, while 1 provides partial information.
- 24 parish websites inform residents who the administrative Officials of the parish are. 1 parish website gives partial information and 39 do not.
- 12 parish websites include information on building permits and zoning. 2 parish websites give partial information and 50 parish websites do not.
- 4 parish websites include information on audits. 60 parish websites do not.
- 3 parish websites provide information on contracts. 2 parish websites give partial information and 59 parish websites do not.
- 0 parish websites provide information on lobbying.
- 3 parish websites provide information on local taxes. 1 parish website gives partial information and 60 parish websites do not.
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Reading the chart
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Check the Sunshine Review page about each parish for more detailed information about what information is available on the parish website, along with recommendations SR users have made for positive changes.