Government by its very nature is bureaucratic and inefficient. The most effective government is conducted at the local level. For far too long the state has acted as if local governments are not needed. Our state needs to end unfunded mandates that are constantly being place on local municipalities. The state needs to give greater control of the use of funds to the local government. Local government should have latitude to use the funds that are allocated in a way that best serves the community. Not all communities have the same needs. The state is not in the best position to see or understand the local needs that are present in communities.