Following the Money in Local Government is a part of my blog focused on government transparency, campaign finance, political donations, public records, lobbying activity, development projects, and government contracts at the city and county level.
The goal of this blog is to help citizens better understand how local government decisions are made, how taxpayer money is spent, who is funding political campaigns, and what influence developers, lobbyists, and special interest groups may have on public policy. Through public records, meeting agendas, voting records, campaign finance reports, news coverage, and official government documents, I share information and observations that may help readers better understand the issues affecting their communities.
This blog is not affiliated with any government agency, political party, campaign, or special interest group. The purpose is to encourage transparency, promote civic engagement, and make local government information easier for the public to access and understand.