This fall, 12 of New Hampshire’s 13 cities will hold municipal elections for important local positions like mayor, aldermen, city councilors, school board, local election officials and more.

Every year, hundreds of important local positions are filled not by election, but by appointment. If you’ve ever thought about getting involved and making a real impact in your community, serving on a local board, commission, or committee might be the perfect place to start, and no campaign signs required.