Election Security

After time in state and county government, Theresa Schyma moved into local government in late 2007 and quickly realized elections would be her long-term focus. She got her start as a Deputy City Clerk for the City of Richfield, where she learned the ropes from a seasoned clerk—just in time for her first three elections to go to recount.

In 2016, she became City Clerk for a smaller city on Lake Minnetonka, where she could fully manage elections and quietly refine processes. She joined the City of Golden Valley five weeks before the 2020 Presidential Election (yes, that one), and thoroughly enjoys being part of the team within the Legal Department. Since then, she has focused on improving systems and operations and is preparing for whatever 2026 decides to bring.

We'll hear from Theresa Schyma, Golden Valley City Clerk, about the election security process and the steps our city takes to make sure our elections are secure.