The phrase "local citizenry" refers to the people who live in a specific area or community. It signifies the residents or inhabitants of a particular place. Full definition
There is no question that the health of local citizenry — including children — is being put at risk, property values in the hoarding areas will be impacted and local wildlife will continue to be devastated,» said Grant Sizemore, Cats Indoors Program Manager for ABC. (abcbirds.org)
Canada's national symbol matches wits with rangers and local citizenry in a friendly war between man and beast (si.com)
(That group's leader, Lord Portley - Rind (Jared Harris), is far more concerned about the title characters getting their hands on his stocks of Gouda and Brie than he is about the welfare of the local citizenry.) (thewrap.com)