1. Local Government The level of government closest to you…
and that has the most effect on your lives

2. Local Government Our oldest unit of local government is the county.
Most are governed today by boards.
A board is a group of people who manage the business of an organization.
Most have 3-5 elected officials called commissioners or supervisors.

3. A government that serves people who live in an urban area is called…
a municipality.
Most in large areas are called cities.
Smaller ones may be towns or villages.
Their powers are set up by the state.

4. The person in charge at the city level is usually the mayor.
In Goshen it’s Bobby Thacker.
They also have councils set up (city councils)…
to decide how things should happen and run in the city.

5. Usually provide utilities- services which are needed by the public
(for example: water, gas, electricity).
May build parks, schools and roads
Provide services to meet your needs:
education, health and welfare and public safety.
Provide public education from elementary school until high school.
Here in KY it is by county other places city.