🔎 Transparency Hub
Public Information. Plain Language. Civic Power.
Government works best when information is easy to find and easy to understand.
This Transparency Hub helps residents access official public information, understand what it means, and participate responsibly.
We do not host or alter government data.
We organize direct links to official sources and explain why each one matters.
How to Use This Page
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You do not need to read everything
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Use this page when you want to verify information
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Every link leads to an official public source
This page is informational and educational only.
🗳️ Elections & Voting What you can find: Voter registration status Election dates and results District and precinct information Why this matters: Voting power works best when residents know where and how decisions are made. Official Resource: St. Lucie County Supervisor of Elections https://www.slcelections.com
🏛️ City Government Records & Meetings What you can find: City Council agendas and minutes Ordinances and resolutions Meeting schedules and livestreams Why this matters: Most decisions happen before votes are taken. Agendas and minutes show what’s coming and what already happened. Official Resources: City of Port St. Lucie https://www.cityofpsl.com City Clerk – Records & Documents https://www.cityofpsl.com/government/departments/city-clerk
💰 Budget, Finance & Spending What you can find: Annual adopted budgets Financial reports Capital Improvement Plans (CIP) Audits Why this matters: Budgets reflect priorities. Understanding where money goes helps residents ask informed questions. Official Resource: City of Port St. Lucie – Finance Department https://www.cityofpsl.com/government/departments/finance
🏠 Property, Taxes & Development What you can find: Property ownership records Assessed values Tax exemptions Parcel maps Why this matters: Development and taxation decisions affect neighborhoods, infrastructure, and services. Official Resource: St. Lucie County Property Appraiser https://www.paslc.gov
⚖️ Courts & Official Filings What you can find: Court records Official filings Public case information Why this matters: Courts and clerks maintain verified records that help confirm facts and procedures. Official Resource: St. Lucie County Clerk of the Circuit Court https://www.stlucieclerk.gov
🧑⚖️ Ethics, Oversight & Accountability What you can find: Ethics rules for public officials Financial disclosure requirements Ethics complaint process Why this matters: Ethics oversight exists to protect the public. Residents have the right to use it without retaliation. Official Resource: Florida Commission on Ethics https://ethics.state.fl.us
📂 Public Records Requests (Sunshine Law) You can request: Emails Reports Contracts Communications Why this matters: Public records access is a legal right under Florida law. Official Resource: City of Port St. Lucie – Public Records Requests https://www.cityofpsl.com/government/departments/city-clerk/public-records
🛡️ Important Notes
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Government Eight does not accuse or investigate individuals
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This page is educational and informational only
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All information links to official public sources
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Always verify details with the issuing agency
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