Blog 2

There is tension between the state and local levels government partly because one may want more power or authority for the best interest of the people living within the state and city. There are many different ways local governments have more power for their area, however many of their actions must be overviewed or approved by the state government. There are also in some ways that local governments do not want the input of state governments. For instance with mandates, state governments have a different perspectives on it because they see it as necessary to ensure that vital activities will be done and that goals will be achieved. However for local officials, they view it as unnecessary and inappropriate when it comes to areas in recreation, economic development and just general government administration. Both state and local governments are very influential and there is tension between the too when it comes to money and power but it can be seen as healthy because their main goal or priority is for the people living within the state they are governing. They are only trying to do what's best and convenient for their area of governing.