"The aim of this Caucus is to bring together a representative body of citizens, fairly harmonious with respect to policies in order that a ticket of fit candidates, standing for those policies, may be presented to the voters."  -1925 Caucus Council Platform

Click here for "A Citizen's Guide to Winnetka"

Click here to view the Policies and Procedures of the Winnetka Caucus Council (As of 11/0/09)

Join the Caucus Council!

The Winnetka Caucus Council operates through the hard work and diligence of its volunteers.  If you or someone you know is interested in joining, please contact Katie Stevens, Caucus Vice-Chair at 847-784-8477 begin_of_the_skype_highlighting              847-784-8477      end_of_the_skype_highlighting. You can also e-mail us at: Caucus@WinnetkaCaucus.org   

For a copy of the Winnetka Caucus 2009 Statement of Operations, click here.

Who We Are

In 1915 the Village of Winnetka officially adopted the Caucus form of non-partisan self-government where everyone who has a vote has a voice.  This means that any resident of voting age is a member of the Caucus and may vote on Caucus matters. Today, our Caucus is one of the country's most successful!

What is the Caucus Council?

The work of the Caucus is carried out by the 64 member Caucus Council.  Five residents from each of Winnetka's 12 voting precincts, and up to four at-large members from Northfield and Glencoe serve on the Council for up to three years each. Any resident of the Village of Winnetka, or of the Winnetka Park or Library districts can serve. Check for current openings.

The Caucus Council is the community's liaison to the four Boards that comprise Winnetka's government - Village Council, Parks, Schools and Library Boards. The Caucus Council is divided into committees. During the first part of the year, the committees explore issues of concern to both the community and the boards, then seek the community's input on the Annual Survey. During the second part of the year, the committees recruit, interview and slate candidates for any open positions on the four boards. THe committees also develop platforms based on the annual survey results. The platforms serve as guidelines for the four boards. If you have a concern or know of a qualified candidate, please contact the Caucus Council.

The Caucus Council sponsors the two Town Meetings, publishes, collects and tabulates the Annual Survey (and now the e-survey), hosts this website, slates candidates and writes the platforms by which the Village boards are guided.

What can you do?  

• Participate

Complete the annual survey and attend the Spring and Winter Town Meetings.

• Nominate

Select yourself or recommend a fellow resident for a position on the Council or one of the boards.

• Donate

The Caucus Council receives no funding. We invite you to help us continue this important work by donating generously to the Caucus Council.

Thank You!