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Keeping Public Information Public
Since 2011, the City has significantly expanded the amount of public information available on its website. Items posted online for the first time include: conflict of interest statements, campaign contributions to candidates and political action committees (PACs), legal fees and settlements, each check written by the City, council compensation, each city contract, and a detailed breakdown of public employee compensation.
- Budget Information
- City Contracts
- City Elections
- City Employee Compensation Report
- Annual Comprehensive Financial Report (ACFR) and other financial reports
- Contact City Hall
- Council Compensation
- Disclosures (campaign statements, conflict of interest statements)
- Legal Fees, Settlements, and Litigation Status
- Make a Public Records Request
- Public Meeting Information
- Risk Management/Workers' Compensation Claims
- Salary Resolutions and City Contracts with Employee Associations
- Spending
- Taxes
- Transparency in Labor Negotiations