Elections
Voting is one of the most important rights and responsibilities that U.S. citizens have. Voting gives you a chance to choose leaders and representatives who will do things that are important to you.
How to make a difference in the election process:
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Play a role in choosing our leaders and changing our laws by voting.
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Learn about the candidates and issues before you vote in any election.
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Know what’s going on in your country and community.
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Contact public officials about issues that are important to you.
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Respect your right to vote! Many people in the world don’t have the right to vote.
Park bond referendum
The Brooklyn Park City Council recently approved placing a $26M Natural Resource Protection and Park Improvement Bond Referendum on the Nov. 6, 2018 ballot. Voters will be asked to vote "yes" or "no" to allow the city to issue up to $26M in bonds for park and natural resource reinvestments and improvements.
Learn more about the park bond referendum
School Board elections
Both Osseo Area and Robbinsdale Area school districts have elections taking place in Brooklyn Park this year. There are four school board seats up for election in each district.
Osseo Area School District elections
Robbinsdale Area Schools elections
Important dates for the elections in 2018
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February 6 |
Precinct caucuses |
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May 22 |
Filings begin for mayor and council member seats |
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June 5 |
Last day to file as candidate |
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June 7 |
Last day to withdraw as candidate |
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June 29 |
Early voting for the Primary Election begins |
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July 24 |
Last day to pre-register for the Primary Election |
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August 11 |
Early voting held on Saturday before the Primary Election Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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August 13 |
Early voting before the Primary Election Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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August 14 |
Primary Election Day (polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
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September 21 |
Early voting for the General Election begins |
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October 16 |
Last day to pre-register for the General Election |
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November 3 |
Early voting held on Saturday before the General Election Day from 10 a.m. to 3 p.m. |
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November 5 |
Early voting before the General Election Day from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. |
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November 6 |
General Election Day (polls open from 7 a.m. to 8 p.m.) |
What is a primary election?
A primary election determines which candidates will be on the ballot in the November general election.
See more about primary elections
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Property and local amenity information
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Comprehensive list of your elected officials
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City service information and employee contacts for your neighborhood
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Contact us
City Hall
5200 85th Ave. N.
Brooklyn Park, MN 55443
View map and directions to City Hall
Hours
Monday through Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
Phone and email
Devin Montero
City Clerk
763-493-8180
Email Devin Montero