Title: 3 Ways Local Governments can Help Communities | HOA
Headings: 3 Ways Local Governments can Help Communities Thrive
3 Ways Local Governments can Help Communities Thrive
1. Pest control and animal issues
2. Public safety
3. Water usage
Tips for Connecting Homeowners to Local Government Resources

Content: 3 Ways Local Governments can Help Communities | HOA
3 Ways Local Governments can Help Communities Thrive
Author
Wendy Bucknum
As a board member, there’s often more to do than you have time for, and finding efficiencies is often easier said than done. But there’s one helpful resource that communities often forget they have at their disposal: local government. Whether your community is under the jurisdiction of a city, county or township, public servants and programs can help your community in a variety of ways. For example, they can alert the HOA of upcoming construction around the neighborhood instead of just the homeowners that are closest to the project. They can write articles to repost in your newsletter about local programs or policies, taking another item off your plate. In short, they can provide added value to your board and community, and it’s already paid for through your taxes. However, many times cities or counties don’t know who to contact to communicate with the association. You can fix this by asking your community manager to reach out to the city or county to identify the HOA liaison and introduce them and your community. Oftentimes it’s someone in the community development department or city manager’s office.