Voter Information – League of Women Voters Wayzata-Plymouth Area
You, as a voter, have the opportunity to support policies that create new solutions for emerging concerns or preserve programs you like. You also can push back against policies or politicians that don't represent your beliefs, needs, or community. The leaders we elect make decisions that affect our daily lives. Elections are our chance to stand up for what matters most to us and to have an impact on the issues that affect us, our communities, our families, and our future.
Here are five reasons why voting is crucial to having your voice heard:
Here are five reasons why voting is crucial to having your voice heard:
- Community Development is Local--Local government officials are directly responsible for the changes made in any community, and they make decisions that can impact a city for generations.
- Law Enforcement & Criminal Justice is Local--Mayors, city councils, and county commissioners are usually the officials ultimately responsible for law enforcement.
- Numbers Don’t Lie--Every single vote matters in local elections.
- Because You Can--It is a luxury to have the right to vote.
2021 Election Information
In the Wayzata-Plymouth Area, there are two school board elections.
- In the Wayzata district, there are 12 candidates filed for three open school board seats. For more information, visit the Wayzata Public Schools Elections Page
- In the Westonka district, there are 7 candidates filed for three open school board seats. For more information, visit the Westonka Public Schools Elections Page