municipalizing
/mjuˈnɪsɪpəlaɪzɪŋ/
verb
- The process of bringing something under the ownership or control of a city or town government.
- The city council is municipalizing the water supply to ensure fair rates for all residents.
- The debate over municipalizing the electric grid has been going on for years.
- Many activists support municipalizing the local bus service to improve reliability.