I live in Los Gatos which has a population of 30k. I know the mayor by name. I can go to a Town Council meeting and directly address the Council even for needs

I live in Los Gatos which has a population of 30k. I know the mayor by name. I can go to a Town Council meeting and directly address the Council even for needs that would seem trivial. Tell me how my life is upgraded when my local political context goes from 30k people to six million.