Food justice and municipal government in the USA

 With this article we see the topic of government regulation and influence and the role they play in urban food systems. The author describes the role these local governments have in managing infrastructure, public safety, as well as social services. They also must be the link between state and local authorities. The topics focused on are not new to us at this point, they tell us how zoning laws, policies, budget allocations and new land use planning are all used to deter specific groups of people. While they stress the idea of public participation and community by encouraging voting and encouraging people to advocate to enforce local policy, others face different constraints. For many, financial hardship, bureaucratic inefficiencies and local conflict are all boundaries for people who need service. These new problems will always lead to new solutions, people will always fight back and fight for what they want so when faced with urbanization and a switch in demographics there will be problems that arise. The more work these local governments do to push for sustainability that is in their control the better it can get. If more people push for environmentally friendly options and renewable energy, then we may see improvement for the people who need it. I like this article as it presents what seems to be two sides of an issue. People in the government, you often assume, aren't worried about where their food comes from or how accessible food is for others. The more these people who seem to be living an opposite life understand the struggle and want for healthy, accessible food, the more we could see change.