The local level refers to activities, decisions, or institutions that operate within a specific geographic area such as a city, county, or town. It focuses on issues relevant to that specific community.
Related terms
State level: Refers to activities and decisions made by state governments within a particular state.
Federal level: Refers to activities and decisions made by the national government that apply across all states in the country.
Municipal level: Refers specifically to activities and decisions made by local governments within cities or towns.