Samantha Cameron

I'm definitely a Tory. My dad was a Conservative councillor, and I spent years as a child knocking on doors with him. I'm a Tory because I'm passionate about business and enterprise. But I am also a compassionate Conservative. There should always be a net through which no one should fall.

English Businesswoman

Bushwick Bill

A lot of people don't want to vote because they believe the negatives rather than the positives about the outcome of their decisions about the sheriff or councilman or the board of education in their community.

American Musician

Sadiq Khan

I've had the honour of being elected as a Labour councillor, MP and mayor, thanks to the hard work of Labour members, and I believe that the will of our membership should be respected.

British Politician

Annamie Paul

A small group of councillors sought to force a vote of no-confidence in my leadership. They did so with no substantive consultation with the members they represent.

Canadian Politician

Frank Dobson

I don't think we can go into important local elections next year... with Tony Blair as leader and expect to keep many of the councillors we've got now.

Grant Shapps

We want councillors and MPs to be more closely involved in housing issues because this will help to strengthen local democracy and accountability.

Kerby Jean-Raymond

A president's power is limited. We need to vote down the ballot as well, from your councilman all the way up to your governors and congressman.

American Designer

Bill Huizenga

My dad was a city councilman and a county commissioner, so I grew up involved and engaged in the political process.

American Politician

Chris Collins

When an illegal vote is cast for president, that illegal vote is also cast for a city councilman.

Steve Hilton

Mayors are accountable in the way a council is not. Who can name their local councillor?

British Businessman

Councillor roles vary by location; some have more influence in their communities than others.

Local Importance

Councillors are typically elected by residents; they represent voters' interests in government.

Elected Position

Councillors make decisions that directly affect local services, like schools and public transport.

Policy Impact

 and with 900 signatures, we were a success. We had a victory on our hands. My councilman even called in and said how they endorse and love what we're doing. I mean, come on, why wouldn't they?