local government
noun
: the government of a specific local area constituting a subdivision of a major political unit (such as a nation or state)
also
: the body of persons constituting such a government
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The sale plan has support from some local governments and waterfront homeowners' associations, whose leaders see it as a way to secure the reservoirs' future.
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CBS News, 12 June 2026
But although the measure directs the Legislature to set up a structure to allow local governments to phase out homestead property taxes, that’s short of a mandatory full elimination.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Some Californian local governments, especially the city of Los Angeles, have tried to fill the gap by spending money out of their own coffers to help the homeless and reduce homelessness.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Raman also sought to draw a contrast with Bass, arguing that powerful political interests have too much influence over City Hall and have contributed to public frustration with local government.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 June 2026
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CBS News, 12 June 2026
But although the measure directs the Legislature to set up a structure to allow local governments to phase out homestead property taxes, that’s short of a mandatory full elimination.
—Gray Rohrer, Miami Herald, 12 June 2026
Some Californian local governments, especially the city of Los Angeles, have tried to fill the gap by spending money out of their own coffers to help the homeless and reduce homelessness.
—Benjamin F. Henwood, Fortune, 12 June 2026
Raman also sought to draw a contrast with Bass, arguing that powerful political interests have too much influence over City Hall and have contributed to public frustration with local government.
—Teresa Liu, Daily News, 11 June 2026
See All Example Sentences for local government
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“Local government.” Merriam-Webster.com Dictionary, Merriam-Webster, https://www.merriam-webster.com/dictionary/local%20government. Accessed 13 Jun. 2026.
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