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local government
noun
- the administration of the civic affairs of a city, town, or district by its inhabitants rather than by the state or country at large.
- the governing body of a town or district.
local government
noun
- government of the affairs of counties, towns, etc, by locally elected political bodies
- the US equivalent of local authority
Word History and Origins
Origin of local government1
Example Sentences
“We are concerned about a federal government that gives local governments the green light to follow their worst political instinct, instead of what we know works,” Visotzky said.
County budget allocation to support the needs of trans people, saying local government needs to step up.
Voters also adamantly rejected Proposition 33 to boost local governments’ power to control rents — meaning what owners of rentals could charge tenants.
This means stakeholders, such as local government, businesses, or communities, can influence how resilience is quantified based on their specific needs, ensuring decisions reflect a balanced view of competing interests?.
DeFlock, first reported by 404 Media, arrives as more local governments and even private homeowners turn to surveillance technology to combat crime.
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