Incognati Field Guide

Local Government Specimen No. 2 — Dillon's Rule vs. Home Rule

Whether a locality can act on its own depends on state law: Dillon's Rule limits cities to expressly granted powers, home rule grants broad authority, and state preemption can override either — it varies by state.

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