municipalize
/mjuˈnɪsəpəˌlaɪz/
verb
- To bring (a service, business, or property) under the ownership or control of a city or town government.
- The movement to municipalize the bus company gained support from local residents.
- The city council voted to municipalize the water supply system.
- Some towns are choosing to municipalize their electricity services to lower costs.
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