Municipalwide

Municipalwide is an adjective describing something that applies to or covers the entire municipality rather than a subset. It denotes scope across the full jurisdiction, including all neighborhoods and localities within the municipality's boundaries.

In governance, municipalwide is used to describe programs, policies, or measures implemented across the whole municipality—such as a municipalwide recycling program, a municipalwide tax assessment, or a municipalwide safety campaign. It can also apply to elections and referenda that span the entire municipality, rather than a single district.

Spelling and style: Some guides prefer municipal-wide with a hyphen, others municipalwide without; usage varies by region and style guide. In American practice, both forms appear, while in British usage hyphenation is common.

Relation to other terms: Citywide, countywide, or statewide terms describe larger areas; municipalwide is specific to a single municipality. The concept implies coordination, uniformity, or standardized services across the jurisdiction.

Limitations: Administrative costs, political feasibility, and local variation can affect implementation; some neighborhoods may require exemptions.