Engagement is Essential for Change

Active community involvement is crucial for influencing local financial decisions and ensuring accountable use of funds, especially concerning public health projects. Those with lived experiences are particularly encouraged to voice their concerns, as their insights can lead to meaningful changes. There is a positive trend of increasing awareness and responsiveness from decision-makers when citizens engage at local levels. To foster growth and cohesion in community care systems over the next few decades, residents should directly communicate with local officials about financial allocations, including tracking substantial settlement funds like the $55 billion related to opioid settlements.