The local election is looming.
As you will see from this week's Herald the paper has already started to profile promises and parties.
But how much do the everyday people of Gwynedd care about local politics, and how much do we know about the affects it can have on our day-to-day lives?
Are we more interested in what is happening over the pond between Barak Obama and Hilary Clinton than what is going on on our own doorstep?
So why should we be interested in local elections? Local councillors can't change anything can they? Cardiff over-rules every decision that's made in Caernarfon, surely?
One reason to take notice of what is happening on May 1 is this promises to be one of the most exciting local elections for some time.
On the last polling day so many councillors walked straight back into the chamber unopposed – surely this cannot be healthy for democracy.
But this time around there are challenges to key seats and some high profile characters within the council.
Is this getting you interested in politics at the grass roots level? Remember, these are the people who make decisions about some of the most talked about issues down your local or at the school gates – how often will your rubbish get picked up; how much does it cost to park your car when you go into town; where will your kids go to school; can anything be done to stop tearaway teenagers hanging around street corners...
Will you be using your vote next month? Do you think your councillor truly represents your views and aspirations, or are they out of touch? Let the Herald know.
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