Featuring multiple authors reviewing political events and politicians and issues in Indiana's Porter County and all of Northwest Indiana. On the Chicago Southshore in the "Region" of Northwest Indiana. Good government a key focus. The views expressed are those of each author, not necessarily the editors.
Often, if not most of the time, we are reporting here things that the county has bungled:
Property taxes
Assessments
Land Planning
Mainly these topics occur due to the intense amount of politics that surround our county, and the fact that one party is in near total control. Oh well, for today a positive:
Now some extras that should be added next, and feel free to add ideas of your own:
Videos of every public meeting
Minutes and Agendas should be posted same day, not weeks or months later
Email addresses of all elected officials and department heads
A huge upgrade in the GIS system which is substantially behind Lake and LaPorte
Budgets provided in viewer-friendly formats, so that normal citizens can see and understand where monies are being spent
A citizens academy, wiki or video based, that explains how our county government works, who's responsible for what, and how to get involved
Open thread today, what are your ideas?
County making website more user friendly
Often, if not most of the time, we are reporting here things that the county has bungled:
Property taxes
Assessments
Land Planning
Mainly these topics occur due to the intense amount of politics that surround our county, and the fact that one party is in near total control. Oh well, for today a positive:
