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Research Article

Citizen engagement in coproductive community services: examining the influence of community attachment, trust in the local government, and the leadership of local elected officials

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Pages 767-782 | Received 03 Mar 2022, Accepted 15 Sep 2022, Published online: 24 Sep 2022

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