The phrase "concerned residents" refers to people who live in a particular community and are worried or interested in a specific issue or problem affecting their neighborhood or environment. Full definition
She said she was prompted to look into the issue after receiving hundreds of emails from concerned residents. (smh.com.au)
It is a slap in the face to not hold a hearing — to not even give concerned residents the opportunity to have their voices heard. (nystateofpolitics.com)
On the banks of Newtown Creek, the three were joined by Assemblyman Joseph Lentol, NYC Councilman David Yassky, and more than a dozen concerned residents of Greenpoint. (riverkeeper.org)