Title: Local Governments’ Impact on Your Life | Pierpont Communications
Headings: Local Governments’ Impact on Your Life
Local Governments’ Impact on Your Life
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Your Voice = The Voice

Content: Local government manages those services that are nearest to your day to day life – water, roads, public safety, parking and so much more. Your Voice = The Voice
Although we can pack our bags and testify before Congress and state legislature, it’s much easier (and more impactful) to give your opinions before county or city government. Local government interaction means you can directly transform a policy in the making. Plus, participating in your local government makes sure issues that matter to you will be heard. As stated earlier, local government takes responsibility for the services and departments that directly touch you, like police and fire departments, neighborhoods, parks and recreation, and public works. Attending city council or committee meetings ensures your opinions on these many issues are taken into consideration. It’s important to also note that the job of a local government official (elected and non-elected) has become more complicated over the years. It isn’t easy! The policies and programs of our local government impact not only our personal lives, but that of tourists, businesses and even animals. Government officials face complex issues requiring them to have special skills and understanding.