# A third say local government overspends

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## Reading

Opinion on local government spending fractures four ways, with no group reaching a majority: the largest share (34%) thinks it spends too much, according to a January 2025 Verasight survey.

The other views trail closely behind: 28% call the amount about right and 21% say it spends too little, while 16% are unsure.

## Topline

How do you feel about government spending at each of the following levels? Item: Local government

A third say local government overspends.

- Spending too much: 34.3%
- Spending the right amount: 28.2%
- Spending too little: 21.2%
- Unsure/no opinion: 16.2%

## Methodology

- Mode: Verasight panel recruited via random address-based sampling, random person-to-person text messaging, and dynamic online targeting
- Population: United States adults
- Field dates: 2025-01-16 → 2025-01-27
- Base (unweighted): 1,000
- Margin of error: +/- 3.3%
- Module: Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002
- Sponsor: Verasight
- Weight variable: weight
- Weighting targets: age, race/ethnicity, sex, income, education, region, metropolitan status

## Source

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## Citation

Verasight AEA Omnibus Survey #2025-002, fielded January 16-27, 2025, N=1,000 United States adults, +/- 3.3%.

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