The local government guide is still on our old website and can be found here.

FAQS

HOW DO I GET INVOLVED IN LOCAL GOVERNMENT?

• INTRODUCTION

  • Our local focus.

  • So you decided to "get involved".

• QUESTIONS TO THINK ABOUT

  • What issue are you interested in? And what do you want done about it?

  • Who can change it?

  • How do I influence the decision-makers?

• WHO ARE MY ELECTED OFFICIALS?

  • How can I find out about my elected official voting record?

• HOW CAN I BEST INFLUENCE MY ELECTED OFFICIALS?

  • Who else is influencing my elected officials (AND GETTING PAID)? i.e. Who is allowed to lobby and how can we find out about their activities?

• WHAT ARE OPEN RECORDS LAWS AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

• HOW DO I FIND OUT WHEN MEETINGS ARE?

• WHAT ARE OPEN MEETINGS LAWS AND WHY ARE THEY IMPORTANT?

• HOW DO I TRACK ISSUES I'M INTERESTED IN?

• WHAT ETHICS LAWS DO ELECTED OFFICIALS NEED TO FOLLOW?

• HOW DO I JOIN A COMMITTEE?

• HOW DO I RUN FOR OFFICE?

ELECTIONS

• GENERAL LOCAL ELECTIONS INFORMATION
  

  • Spring Elections

  • Fall Elections

• WHO IS QUALIFIED TO RUN FOR OFFICE?

• RUNNING FOR OFFICE

  • What does it take to be a candidate and run for office?

  • How do I get the Progressive Dane Endorsement?

  • What does it mean if I'm endorsed?

• VOTING

  • How can I find out about the candidates and be an informed voter?

  • What do I need to do to be eligible to vote?

  • How do I find out where I vote?

  • How do I find out what is on my ballot?

  • When do I vote?

• CAMPAIGN FINANCE

  • How can I find out who is donating to campaigns?

  • How are campaigns financed?

  • What are the requirements for campaign funding reporting