How sources work
Every claim on this site has a source label, a link to the original source, and a verification status. You can check any claim yourself without extra steps.
Nonpartisan · Source-backed · Official records first
What each label tells you
Source labels appear on every claim. They answer three questions: what kind of source backs this, where you can read it yourself, and whether it has been confirmed.
Source label
The type of source, such as Official record or Reported by local media. Official labels mean the claim comes from government documentation.
Source link
A direct link to the original source so you can read the full document without extra searching.
Source date
When the source was published or last accessed, so you can judge how current the information is.
Verification status
Whether the claim has been confirmed against an official record, is self-stated, or still needs verification. Uncertainty is named, not hidden.
Attribution limit
Group votes are not attributed to one official unless the source explicitly names their individual position.
Source labels
Labels appear in three groups: official records, context sources, and uncertainty markers. The group tells you how much weight to give the claim.
Official and verified
City page, minutes, agenda, ordinance, or official filing.
Official election canvass or certified result.
Approved minutes from a public body meeting.
Official notice posted by a government body.
Adopted municipal code or charter provision.
Confirmed against an official primary source.
Context and candidate-provided
Information the candidate or their office supplied directly.
A statement the official made about themselves.
From local news. Labeled clearly and paired with official sources when possible.
Uncertainty markers
A source exists but has not been confirmed against an official record.
Two sources conflict. The conflict is described so you can review both.
No primary official source was found. The claim is not shown as confirmed.
Uncertainty is named, not hidden
When two sources conflict, a source appears outdated, or a detail is unconfirmed, you will see a data-quality note explaining the issue and pointing you to where you can verify directly. These notes are not errors. They are part of how this site earns trust.
When sources conflict, the newer direct official source is preferred. The conflict is described so you can review both yourself.
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Source hierarchy
When sources conflict, the official source closest to the original record takes precedence. Lower tiers are labeled accordingly.
Official records
City pages, meeting minutes, agendas, action summaries, ordinances, election results, and official filings. Primary source for facts.
Official public notices
Ordinance readings, public hearings, comment windows, and procedural history from official channels.
Official or candidate-provided statements
Useful context, but labeled as self-stated or candidate-provided. Not treated as independent verification.
Local reporting
Used for context, quotes, chronology, and public interest. Labeled clearly and paired with official sources when possible.
Third-party civic databases
Helpful for cross-checks, but official local sources override when they conflict.