Providing Services?

I believe the function of local government is to provide services. That is what I have always believed … basic services ….
Police, Fire, Streets, Library, Water, Sewage, etc.

Then I read this from Frank Benest:

The core business of localities is solving problems, not delivering services. Providing services is a good role for local government, but it is only one aspect of a total problem-solving approach that must engage citizens to be effective.

Solving Problems vs. Providing Services?

I have to think about this…

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