‘Voting and Elections’ Archives
Youth Voting – Shaping the Future Starts with Your Vote
This is the fifth article in the League of Women Voters Minneapolis 2025 Democracy Series. All articles will be available at https://lwvmpls.org/democracy-series/ By AVITAL KREBS and GEZELLE GONZALEZ MALDONADO with THE LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MINNEAPOLIS Introduction While 2025 might not be a presidential election year, there are still many important local elections in Minneapolis -- mayor, city council, parks and recreation board, and board of estimate and taxation. In these local elections, a handful of votes can determine the election outcome-- making your vote extra important. However, elections have been changing. It’s also critically important to be aware of changing influences on voting decisions. In this article, high school students Avital Krebs and Gezelle Gonzalez Maldonado unpack how elections are impacted by social media, why young people should vote, how to vote, and basic information about the voting process in the United States. Why Social Media is a [...]
Behind the Decisions: What the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB) Does for Minneapolis
This is the third article in the League of Women Voters Minneapolis 2025 Democracy Series. Available at https://lwvmpls.org/democracy-series/ By LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MINNEAPOLIS In the November election, you will have the opportunity to select your representatives for the Minneapolis Park and Recreation Board (MPRB). What responsibilities do these board members have? How might decisions made by these boards affect you? How can you make an informed decision on who to vote for so your choice of candidate aligns with your values and concerns? MPRB and Minneapolis’s Award-winning Park System MPRB is an independent governing body responsible for managing the city's parks, recreational facilities, and green spaces. It operates separately from the City of Minneapolis, with its own jurisdiction and funding. MPRB received the 2024 National Medal Award for excellence in parks and recreation, acknowledging that our park system is one of the best in the country. [...]
From Potholes to Public Safety: How City Government Shapes Your Life
This is the second article in the League of Women Voters Minneapolis 2025 Democracy Series. Available at https://lwvmpls.org/democracy-series/ By LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS MINNEAPOLIS Minneapolis is a city shaped by its leaders, and understanding how local government works is key to knowing who makes decisions that affect daily life. In Minneapolis, the mayor serves as the city’s chief executive, overseeing administration, enforcing laws, and proposing the budget, while the 13-member city council plays a vital role in passing local laws, approving the budget and mayoral appointments, and overseeing city services. Together, their decisions on policy, budgeting, and public safety directly shape residents’ daily lives, influencing everything from transportation and housing to policing and community programs. By researching candidates through reliable sources, residents can make informed choices at the ballot box, ensuring their elected officials align with their values and [...]
