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Abstract:
Local government elected officials are an important constituency for public health as they represent all citizens in their cities and counties, make policy decisions that affect the public's health, and allocate funding to support public health activities. This article describes efforts to determine the current knowledge and perspective of county commissioners regarding factors that affect local governmental decision making, particularly involving public health. Interview findings indicate that county commissioners are influenced by what their constituents consider important. The article suggests actions that public health managers can take to increase local elected officials' understanding of public health.
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