Tag: we explore the risks associated with mission creep in local governments and public agencies. With the increasing pressure to address extraneous priorities such as ESG and DEI

Local governments have traditionally existed to serve specific functions, with cities taking care of public safety and roads, school and community-college districts handling education, and transit agencies running buses and trains. However, local-government leaders often face increasing demands, both internally and externally, to address issues beyond their core competences, which can have adverse results for…