You can run for local office: city council

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ent institutions and employees</li><li>Regulate zoning laws and business licenses</li></ul>City councils work on a variety of projects, from strategic planning to infrastructure to housing and more. Effective council members weigh in on both the needs of their constituents and the needs of the city.Why might you run for city council?<ul><li>Are renters being treated fairly by landlords throughout the city?</li><li>Are your district’s roads unsafe and need improvement?</li><li>Is your current council member transparent with their constituents?</li></ul>City councilmembers want to see their city and its residents succeed through thoughtful policies and oversight. Often decisions made by these officials can have the most immediate impact on a person’s life — sometimes more so than offices even at the state or federal level.Who runs for city council?<ul><li>Anyone who meets the legal requirements can run! It’s important to note there are often members

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elected to represent specific districts and members who serve on the council-at large, it all depends on how your city or town is set up.</li></ul>Many EMILY’s List endorsed-candidates started out on their city councils. Before she was the youngest mayor of one of the ten largest cities in the U.S., Mayor of Phoenix Kate Gallego represented the city’s 8th District. Another notable Arizonian — the first woman and first Latina Mayor of Tucson Regina Romero — served on Tucson’s city council for three terms before running for mayor.Local offices can have a major impact on national issues. As a response to abortion bans in 2019, the Austin, Texas City Council voted in favor of a public fund to help women with logistical expenses when seeking reproductive care.Join the <a href="https://www.facebook.com/groups/RunToWinCommunity">Run to Win Facebook Community</a> to meet other city council candidates and learn more about running for office.</article></body>

You can run for local office: city council

This month, we’re highlighting different local offices you can run for, covering what the office does and why you might be interested in running for it one day.

Do you want to advocate for your neighbors and see your city succeed? If so, consider a run for city council.

City councils act as our legislative bodies in local governments. Your town or county’s government may use a different name for this office, like board of supervisors, but the responsibility of making a difference in your constituents’ lives remains the same.

What does a city council member do?

Establish goals and priorities for the city government

Create an annual budget

Impose taxes and appropriate where needed

Oversee government institutions and employees

Regulate zoning laws and business licenses

City councils work on a variety of projects, from strategic planning to infrastructure to housing and more. Effective council members weigh in on both the needs of their constituents and the needs of the city.

Why might you run for city council?

Are renters being treated fairly by landlords throughout the city?

Are your district’s roads unsafe and need improvement?

Is your current council member transparent with their constituents?

City councilmembers want to see their city and its residents succeed through thoughtful policies and oversight. Often decisions made by these officials can have the most immediate impact on a person’s life — sometimes more so than offices even at the state or federal level.

Who runs for city council?

Anyone who meets the legal requirements can run! It’s important to note there are often members elected to represent specific districts and members who serve on the council-at large, it all depends on how your city or town is set up.

Many EMILY’s List endorsed-candidates started out on their city councils. Before she was the youngest mayor of one of the ten largest cities in the U.S., Mayor of Phoenix Kate Gallego represented the city’s 8th District. Another notable Arizonian — the first woman and first Latina Mayor of Tucson Regina Romero — served on Tucson’s city council for three terms before running for mayor.

Local offices can have a major impact on national issues. As a response to abortion bans in 2019, the Austin, Texas City Council voted in favor of a public fund to help women with logistical expenses when seeking reproductive care.

Join the Run to Win Facebook Community to meet other city council candidates and learn more about running for office.