Citizen Engagement
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Local Governments Face 2026 Challenge to Boost Transparency
The Allen Parish Police Jury voted to prohibit police jurors or anyone acting on behalf of the parish from signing non-disclosure agreements (NDAs) related to economic development projects, according
Local Government Budgets Lack Transparency: Demand Accountability
Rehoboth Beach commissioners just enacted a new provision in Delaware: they can now increase their own salaries with a simple vote, requiring only a six-month wait.
Local governments hide urban development plans from citizens
Anti-data center protests erupted in downtown Kansas City and Independence, Missouri, revealing widespread citizen frustration with urban development decisions made without adequate public input.
How Local Governments Can Improve Services by 2026
Across countless municipalities, critical infrastructure repairs are delayed and resident complaints go unaddressed because the underlying data is scattered, incomplete, or simply missing.