Campaign Finance Disclosure Rules for Local Elections
States set their own disclosure rules for local campaigns, creating a patchwork of requirements.
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Government Accountability
7 stories in Government Accountability.
How Redistricting Commissions Handle Public Input
Binding commissions amplify public input; advisory ones leave legislatures free to ignore it.
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Community Benefits Agreements and How Residents Negotiate Them
Residents can extract concrete concessions from developers by negotiating before approvals lock in.
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How Local Government Auditors Investigate Constituent Complaints
Auditors screen complaints by category before investigation even starts.
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Open Meetings Laws and What Local Governments Must Do Publicly
Public bodies must hold open meetings, post notice, and disclose records to the public.
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How to File a FOIA Request With a City or County Government
State laws governing local records requests vary widely, but the process stays largely the same.
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Constituent Engagement Practices of High-Performing City Councils
Most city councils treat constituent input as a queue, not a system.
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