Opinion: Who is the most influential politician in your life?

Bryce Shelley : Picking your city councilman is probably the most important political decision you can participate in.

He says city council makes laws that affect our roads, safety, building codes, taxes, parks, libraries, recreation services, water and sense of community.

Shelley: Joining together with like-minded people to serve, create, collaborate and connect is what being a community is all about.