1. Our Local Government

2. The Local Government…. The local government leads our community.
Sets laws
Provides services (fire department, police, streets, and parks and recreation)
Let’s take a look at Corsicana’s local government……

3. Mayor Chuck mcclanahan
The mayor is elected by
the citizens of a town or
city.
He sets laws and runs the
Community (solves problems).
X He appoints people to
serve the citizens of
Corsicana.

4. Corsicana city council
The city council is a group of elected citizens that work with the Mayor to run the community.

5. Ensuring the safety of our citizens..

6. Corsicana sheriff Sheriff Elmer Tanner helps to keep our
Community safe.

7. Judge
A judge is the leader of a court. He or she helps decide if people are guilty of breaking the law.

8. Local government
Our local government runs our schools, makes sure we have clean water, provides emergency services (citizens stay safe), sets laws and more!
Government affects everyone’s lives so it is important to be involved in our community’s government.