[nextaccountic]

This is how local governments should be run. Not just elect officials, but have the citizens participate in the day-to-day affairs.

[SllX]

I have to be pedantic about this distinction because otherwise I feel like my point will be lost.

Not local government, self-government. Local government is still politicians and bureaucrats. Self-government is the exercise of your own political power, private property rights and capabilities and rights as a citizen. These are not limited to ticking some names on a ballot once or twice a year.