The Mayor is the chief executive officer of the municipality. They often preside over council meetings and may have the power to hire and fire heads of municipal departments.
Must be a U.S. citizen, an Iowa resident, and at least 18 years of age. Must not be a convicted felon (unless voting rights have been restored by the president or governor), be currently judged incompetent to vote by a court, or claim the right to vote in any other place.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Petition signature requirement of 10 signatures, or 2% of the people who voted for the office at the last regular city election, whichever is greater