There are more than 15,000 cities and 16,000 towns in the United States.

Most municipalities provides common types of services.

Public Safety Services

• Police Department: Law enforcement, crime prevention, community policing.
• Fire Department: Firefighting, emergency medical services, fire prevention.

Public Works

• Street maintenance and repair.
• Public utilities (water, sewage).
• Waste management and recycling.

Community Services

• Parks and Recreation: Maintenance of public parks, recreational programs, community centers.
• Library Services: Public libraries, educational programs, community events.

Planning and Development

• Building permits and inspections.
• Land use planning and zoning.
• Economic development initiatives.

Transportation Services

• Public transportation systems.
• Traffic management and infrastructure.

Administrative Services

• City Clerk: Public records, city council meeting agendas and minutes.
• Finance Department: Billing and payments for city services, budget information.

Health and Human Services

• Public health initiatives.
• Social services and assistance programs.

Animal Services

• Animal control, pet licensing, and adoption services.

Environmental Services

• Sustainability initiatives, environmental protection and conservation programs.

Community Outreach and Engagement

Public forums, community surveys, and feedback mechanisms.

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• What are the costs of these services?
• What is the effective of each service?
• Who is being covered and served vs excluded?
• What are opportunities to improve?