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SKILL: PROBLEM-SOLVING
CREATE CONNECTIONS WITH LOCAL GOVERNMENT
A majority of challenges stem from misinformation or a misunderstanding of the elements most important
to community living. By establishing connections with local government, you may be able to provide more
clarity to your community and have a resource to reach out to if issues do arise. Agencies you may want to
connect with include:
• The Department of Public Safety
• The School Board
• The Health Department
• Animal Control
• The Planning and Zoning Department
• The Mayor's Office
To make these connections, learn how your local government functions, how the departments work
together, and who grants permission before these departments take action. To help strengthen your
problem-solving skills, find out who can help with issues that are relevant to your community and locate
their contact information on the government website.
Engaging with local government also taps into other skills, like communication, planning, and collaboration.
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