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.
Candidate must be a citizen of the United States, a resident of Iowa, at least 18 years old. An eligible elector may not: Be a convicted felon (unless voting rights have been restored by the president or governor, including via Executive Order), be currently judged incompetent to vote by a court, claim the right to vote in any other place.
Filing Requirements
No filing fee. Signature requirement is 2% of registered voters in the district (but not less than 10 persons)