Lesson 3 of 84 · Local and State Government
⭐ 30 XPLocal Government: Mayor and City Council
Local government is important because it helps manage our towns and cities.
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Local government is important because it helps manage our towns and cities. The mayor is the leader of our local government and makes decisions about how things work in the community. The city council is a group of people who work with the mayor to discuss and decide on local issues, like building new parks or making sure the roads are safe. Together, they help keep our town a great place to live.
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The mayor is the leader of the local government.
City council members help make decisions for the community.
Local government manages things like parks and roads.
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