Kudos are due the city administration -- in particular city manager Jim Smith and finance director Laura Sitrin -- for making the budget request available online. Their willingness to consider and rapidly implement this e-government concept is certainly refreshing!
This document contains a wealth of information concerning the operation of this city and is the foundation for suggesting improvements in the efficiency and effectiveness of Newport's city services.
The entire budget document is available at http://www.cityofnewport.com/citman.htm
Look for the menu item labeled "Recommended Budget for Fiscal year 2004 (in PDF format)" and choose the topic of interest.
Mike Cullen
KnowingNewport moderator