What are some ways to increase political participation at the local level?

1. Despite the proximity of local government, citizens remain apathetic to the governmental process and local political participation consistently remains low. What are some ways to increase political participation at the local level? Why are citizens less likely to vote at the local level than at higher levels of government?(3 paragraph minimum)2. Can you identify the governmental services that have been provided to you since you got up this morning? Were those services federal, state, local, or a combination of efforts? How were they paid for? Do you think that all localities provide similar services? What might be different from one locality to the next?(2 paragraph minimum)