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Local Government

The League of Women Voters works to facilitate informed understanding and public participation in government decision-making and to disseminate accurate and timely information on community issues to our membership and the public.  

run for office

The Consolidated Election for our local government boards will be held on April 6, 2021. As of September 22, prospective candidates can begin to circulate petitions which may be filed from December 14 - December 21. Helpful information for prospective candidates is available on the Illinois State Board of Elections website or click here for their 2021 Candidate Guide. Please click below for specific information for each government board.

Wilmette Village Board President and Board of Trustees (President, 3 Trustees)
Wilmette Park District Board of Commissioners (3 Commissioners)
Wilmette Public Library Board of Trustees (3 Trustees)
Wilmette Public School District 39 Board of Education (4 Board Members)
New Trier High School District 203 Board of Education (4 Board Members)
​Avoca District 37 Board of Education (4 Board Members)
New Trier Township Board of Trustees - email the Township Clerk for information.

volunteer for the village

The Village of Wilmette is actively recruiting to fill vacancies on its boards and commissions.  This is a great way to volunteer your expertise and to be engaged in our local community.  Please check the Village website for current vacancies and to learn how to apply. 

The following opportunities are current as of October 19, 2020.  
  • Electrical Commission (2 vacancies)
  • Environmental & Energy Commission, (2 current vacancies, 1 pending due to term expiration)
  • Housing Commissions (7 vacancies)
  • Human Relations Commission, (3 current vacancies, 4 vacancies pending due to term expiration, and 2 Student Commissioner vacancies)
  • Zoning Board of Appeals (1 vacancy)

​WILMETTE GOVERNMENT BODIES

  • Village of Wilmette
  • Wilmette Park District
  • Wilmette Public Library District
  • K-8 School Districts serving Wilmette residents:
    • Wilmette Public School District 39
    • Avoca School District 37
    • Kenilworth School Districts 38
  • New Trier High School District 203
  • New Trier Township

Other: Cook County, Metropolitan Water Reclamation District of Greater Chicago (MWRD), the North Shore Mosquito Abatement District and Oakton Community College District 535.  

​LEAGUE OF WOMEN VOTERS OBSERVER CORPS

Monitoring local government meetings is a long-established practice of the League of Women Voters. It is one approach to help inform citizens about current issues and their governments. Members volunteer to attend or watch a meeting and share what they observed in a written report.

OBSERVER CORPS REPORTS

​STUDENT GOVERNMENT LEADERS

For more than 50 years, our League has run the Student Government Leaders program to enhance students’ knowledge of local government. 8th grade students from area schools study topics alongside elected village officials, then participate in a televised mock board meeting.  
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  • About
    • Join The League
    • Member Resources >
      • Information/Invitation Templates
    • History of the League
    • Donate >
      • Education Fund Donation
      • Operating Fund Donation
    • Contact Us
  • Voting/Elections
    • Voter Registration
    • Election Information
    • Voters Age 18-24
    • Archives
  • Issues
    • Affordable Housing
    • Census
    • Community Engagement and Education
    • Canal Shores
    • Criminal Justice
    • Electoral College Reform >
      • Resolution
      • Education Toolkit
      • Informational Packet for Small Educational Meetings
    • Environment
    • Equal Rights Amendment
    • Fair Maps / Redistricting
    • Fair Tax
    • Gun Violence Prevention
    • Stormwater Management
  • Local Government
    • Observer Corps
    • Meeting Schedule of Local Government
    • Elected Officials Contact Information
    • Student Government Leaders
  • Resources
    • Covid-19 Resources
    • Calendar
    • LWV Newsletter
    • Contact Info for Other Leagues
  • Search