About
Who we are, what we do, and why.
Mission
The Public Ledgers is an independent data journalism project that tracks where public money goes, who benefits, and what it costs everyone else.
We analyze government financial records – tax exemptions, campaign contributions, lobbying disclosures, corporate filings, and government budgets – and cross-reference them to surface patterns that aren’t visible in any single dataset.
Who runs this
The Public Ledgers is maintained by Zach Beaudoin, a data researcher based in Western New York.
Disclosure: Zach is a candidate for Erie County Legislature, District 11. The Public Ledgers operates independently of any campaign. Editorial decisions are not influenced by campaign activity, and no campaign funds are used to support this project. The research predates the campaign.
Contact
For tips, corrections, or questions:
- Email: editor@thepublicledgers.org
- Signal: Available on request for sensitive tips
What this is not
This is not an advocacy organization, a political campaign tool, or an opinion publication. We don’t endorse candidates or policies. We present what the public record shows and let readers draw their own conclusions.