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🌿 Environment & Land Environmental protection, conservation, land use, water quality, and natural resources. 99 councils 🏠 Housing & Development Affordable housing, zoning, real estate development, and homelessness policy. 45 councils 📚 Education Public schools, higher education, early childhood programs, and educational policy. 28 councils 🏥 Health & Wellness Public health, mental health, substance abuse, and healthcare access. 109 councils 🚌 Transportation Roads, transit, harbors, airports, and pedestrian/bicycle infrastructure. 47 councils 🛡️ Justice & Public Safety Law enforcement, fire, emergency management, and corrections. 61 councils 💼 Economy & Labor Economic development, workforce training, small business, and labor relations. 86 councils 🎭 Culture & Arts Arts, culture, historic preservation, and community identity. 37 councils 🌾 Agriculture & Food Farming, food safety, aquaculture, and food security. 38 councils ⚡ Energy & Utilities Renewable energy, utility regulation, and energy efficiency. 13 councils 🌊 Water & Ocean Water supply, wastewater, ocean resources, and coastal management. 33 councils ♿ Disability & Access Disability rights, ADA compliance, accessibility, and independent living. 14 councils 🎖️ Veterans & Military Veteran services, military affairs, and defense-related policy. 6 councils 💻 Technology & Innovation Information technology, broadband, cybersecurity, and digital government. 28 councils 📊 Budget & Finance Government budgets, taxation, auditing, and fiscal policy. 45 councils ⚖️ Governance & Ethics Government operations, elections, ethics, transparency, and intergovernmental relations. 115 councils 📋 Licensing & Professional Standards Professional licensing boards and regulatory bodies that oversee practitioners, trades, and industry credentials. 69 councils 👨‍👩‍👧 Children, Families & Aging Councils addressing early childhood, family services, juvenile justice, elder affairs, and intergenerational wellbeing. 28 councils ✊ Civil Society & Equity Commissions and task forces focused on civil rights, gender equity, LGBTQ+ issues, anti-trafficking, and social justice. 17 councils 🚨 Emergency Preparedness & Response Emergency management agencies, disaster planning committees, civil defense councils, and hazard response bodies. 20 councils