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Comedians love to crack jokes about the long lines at departments of motor vehicles (i.e. “You know what they should do? When you walk in the door, they should have somebody hiding just punch you in the face. ‘Cause at least after, you can be like, ‘Ah! All right, well, waiting in line’s not so bad after the punch in the face!’”), but these busy agencies, including those in Cobb County, Georgia, serve a vital function by providing citizens with drivers licensing issuance and renewals as well as other vehicle-related services. Some information about Cobb County is provided below followed by a description of the role of the Cobb County DMV. Information about Cobb County Created in 1832 and located... View Article
Geographic information systems (GIS) are a sophisticated technological approach that captures and stores geographic data so that is can be analyzed and manipulated in various ways “what if” scenarios to highlight issues of interest. These services have become increasingly important in recent years for county planning activities that involve changes to its geographic space. Some general information about Pender County, North Carolina is provided below, followed by a description of the role of the Pender County Geographic Information Services. Information about Pender County, North Carolina Named for a Confederate Army general who was fatally wounded at the Battle of Gettysburg and located at the southeastern section of North Carolina, Pender County was established in the 1870s and currently has a... View Article
The Saunders County Assessor’s Office is the tax Assessor for Saunders County, Nebraska. The Saunders County Assessor is responsible for assessing the value of real property located within Saunders County, Nebraska, for the purposes of taxing that property. The Saunders County Assessor does not set tax rates, but simply assesses property values. The current Saunders County Assessor is Cathy Gusman. Information about Saunders County Saunders County is a county in the eastern part of Nebraska. At the 2010 Census, the population of Saunders County was 20,780. The County seat of Saunders County is Wahoo. Saunders County is in the Omaha-Council Bluffs, NE-IA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Saunders County contains the cities, villages, communities, or towns of: Ashland, Wahoo, Yutan, Cedar Bluffs,... View Article
The Carteret County GIS division is part of the information technology division of the Carteret County, North Carolina government. The GIS provides county staff and citizens with a wide array of geographical data and maps. The GIS falls under the umbrella of the information technology (IT) department, which is headed by IT Director Ray Hall. Information about Carteret County Carteret County is a county located in coastal North Carolina. At the 2010 Census, the population of Carteret County was 66,469. The County seat of Carteret County is Beaufort. Carteret County is the whole of the Morehead City, NC Micropolitan statistical area and is part of the New Bern-Morehead, NC combined statistical area. Communities found in Carteret County include: Atlantic Beach,... View Article
The Rogers County Assessor’s Office is the tax Assessor for Rogers County, Oklahoma. The Rogers County Assessor is responsible for assessing the value of real property located within Rogers County, Oklahoma, for the purposes of taxing that property. The Rogers County Assessor does not set tax rates, but simply assesses property values. The current Rogers County Assessor is Scott Marsh. Information about Rogers County Rogers County is a county in the northeastern part of Oklahoma. It is the sixth-largest county in Oklahoma. At the 2010 Census, the population of Rogers County was 86,905. The County seat of Rogers County is Claremore. Rogers County is in the Tulsa, Oklahoma Metropolitan Statistical Area. Rogers County contains the cities, villages, communities, or towns... View Article
The Cambria County Geographic Information Systems Department of the Cambria County, Pennsylvania government is responsible for facilitating the integration of geographic information systems (GIS), geospatial technologies (GT), and database and Web services/applications for Cambria County departments and residents. In this role, the GIS provides county staff and citizens with a wide array of geographical data and maps. The GIS is staffed by Stephen J. Kocsis, GISP, and Tim Spangler. Information about Cambria County Cambria County is a county located in central Pennsylvania. At the 2010 Census, the population of Cambria County was 143,679. The County seat of Cambria County is Ebensburg. Cambria County is part of the Johnstown, PA Metropolitan Statistical Area and is also included in the Johnstown-Somerset, PA... View Article
The Dutchess County Clerk’s Office is the county clerk for Dutchess County, New York. The Dutchess County Clerk is responsible for serving the public in a variety of ways. The County Clerk’s Office is responsible for the Motor Vehicle Department, the passport office, and the records room. The current Dutchess County Clerk is Bradford Kendall. Information about Dutchess County Dutchess County is a county in the southeastern part of New York. At the 2010 Census, the population of Dutchess County was 297,488. The County seat of Dutchess County is Poughkeepsie. Dutchess County is in the New York-Newark-Jersey City, NY-NJ-PA Metropolitan Statistical Area. Dutchess County contains the cities, villages, communities, or towns of: Beacon, Poughkeepsie, Amenia, Beekman, Clinton, Dover, East Fishkill,... View Article
Although most recently in the headlines due to the devastation wrought by Hurricane Harvey in August 2017, Harris County quickly recovered due in large part to the responsiveness of its government officials. One of the most popular government officials in Harris County today is District Clerk Chris Daniel who was elected to the office in 2010 and reelected in 2014. Some general information about Harris County is provided below, followed by a description of the role of the Harris County District Clerk and a summary in the conclusion. Information about Harris County Founded in 1836 and organized in 1837, Harris County is located in the Central Time Zone in the southeastern part of Texas and the county has experienced sustained... View Article
Fans of the television series, “The Drew Carey Show,” probably already know a lot about Cuyahoga County, even if they don’t realize it. Home of the host of the “Price is Right,” Cuyahoga County also attracts 18 million visitors each year due to the world-class zoo, museums and even the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame. With more surface water area than land, Cuyahoga County is also a paradise for watersports enthusiasts, including nearby Lake Erie and all that it offers. Helping keep these and a legion of other important services is the Cuyahoga County Auditor who is known as its Fiscal Officer who accounts for more than one billion dollars in county assets each year. The role of the... View Article
Although Hamilton County did not directly participate in the Revolutionary War since it had not yet been formally organized, many solders retired to Hamilton County after the war and help settle the area. In addition, Hamilton County played a key role in supporting the Union during the Civil War, and the men and materiel civic leaders provided were instrumental in winning the war. Since that time, Hamilton County has become a major transportation hub and commerce center with a commitment to providing its citizens with a high quality of life. One of the court officials that keeps things running smoothly in Hamilton County is the Clerk of Courts whose role is described following an overview of Hamilton County below. Information... View Article
