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How to Be Engaged with Your Local Government on Sustainable Development

By:
Mark Apel
While individuals may make conscious, life-style choices that promote sustainability, such as eating locally-grown food or driving a hybrid vehicle, the responsibility of “the greatest good for the greatest number” often rests squarely in the hands of local government. Often local government needs to be involved when dealing with issues that affect the community as a whole. At the same time, engaging with one’s local government may seem daunting and many people believe that there are invisible walls between the citizens of a community and their elected or public officials. However, our state and federal constitutions require transparency and access to government. This fact sheet describes the opportunities for citizens to participate directly with their local government.
Revised 9/2016; Originally published 11/2010
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Keywords:
  • sustainability
  • government
Publication Date:
October 2016
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Pages:
4 pp.

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