This page includes: List of mayors: A list of mayors of the 100 cities, including the year each mayor took office, when the current term expires, and the city's type of government. The first black woman mayor of a large US city was Jessie Rattley, who was elected Mayor of Newport News (Virginia) in 1986. pic.twitter.com/WUko9AgZvJ. Wilburn is a native of Davenport and graduated from Davenport Central High School. Iowa City council member Bruce Teague is sworn in as the city’s newly appointed mayor on Thursday, January 2, 2020. Waterloo Mayor Quentin Hart … The city was only 2% black at the time and 95% white. Black mayors in many of the nation's largest cities on Tuesday formally called on governors to repeal orders prohibiting them from enacting strategies that reduce the spread of COVID-19. By THOMAS BEAUMONT January 14, 2020 DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Quentin Hart, the black mayor of Iowa’s most racially diverse city, is backing Pete Buttigieg for president, giving the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor a rare boost from a minority leader as he struggles to attract voters of color. This category is for persons who have held the position of mayor in the U.S. state of Iowa. Wilburn left that role in 2014 to join Iowa State University as a Diversity Officer and Associate Director for Community Economic Development at the university’s outreach office. On the other bank stood the struggling East Side, where African A… Mayor Bruce Teague was picked by council members in a 5-2 vote. Wilburn was elected to the Iowa House in 2019 during a special election and was elected to the seat again in 2020. LaMetta Wynn, elected in 1995 in Clinton, preceded him. “Our new party leaders embody the values of the Democratic Party, and the future of our state is very bright with these folks leading our party,” said outgoing IDP Chair Mark Smith in a statement. Wilburn is replacing outgoing party chair Mark Smith, who decided in November not to seek reelection. ; Who runs the cities? Southern black mayors to 2020 Democratic hopefuls: Don’t overlook us. Copy and past this code into your website. “The mayor is the chief executive officer of the city and presiding officer of the council. He ran in the 2018 Democratic primary for Governor, but lost to Fred Hubbell. (Thomas Friestad/The Gazette) Iowa … Share this page on your favorite Social network. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Quentin Hart, the black mayor of Iowa’s most racially diverse city, is backing Pete Buttigieg for president, giving the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor a rare boost from a minority leader as he struggles to attract voters of color. I know Chair Wilburn will continue to build our bench with compassion and inclusion to elect Democrats from Terrace Hill to Washington DC who will be a voice for working families and equality. Previously, he had lived in Iowa City where he served on the City Council and was elected the community’ first Black mayor … To the west was Waterloo’s largely white community, with its cluster of hotels and fast-food chains. Hart currently is a doctoral candidate at Iowa State University in Educational Leadership and Policy Studies. DES MOINES, Iowa (KCRG) -Ross Wilburn made history again on Saturday when it was announced he will be the next Chair of the Iowa Democratic Party, making him the first Black Iowan to hold the position. By THOMAS BEAUMONT, Associated Press DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Quentin Hart, the black mayor of Iowa's most racially diverse city, is backing Pete Buttigieg … Last summer, after then-Mayor Buttigieg launched his presidential campaign, Mayor Hart welcomed him to Waterloo and brought his visitor to the Fourth Street bridge over the Cedar River. Hart isn't Iowa's first black mayor. African American Mayors Association, Inc. 80 M Street SE, 1st Floor Washington, D.C. 20003 Phone: (202) 670-2018 Fax: (202) 644-8789 AAMA@OurMayors.org Percent… In the eight years preceding his mayoral election, Mayor Hart represented the citizens of Waterloo as Ward 4 Councilman and was the first African American-appointed Mayor Pro-Tem for the City of Waterloo. Hart told The Associated Press he was supporting Buttigieg in part […] “Chair Wilburn’s career of public service and dedication to making sure everyone has a seat at the table is rooted in the principles of our party. A celebration for a former Clinton mayor, LaMetta Wynn turned 84 yesterday. Preston Daniels, the first African American elected Mayor of Des Moines, Iowa, was born in Chicago, Illinois in 1945. Chief operations officer over 500+ employees. Watch the Mayor's December 2020 Economic Update here. Preston Daniels in 1997 was elected as the first black mayor of … Distinguished Public Service Award 2013American Council of Young Political Egypt Delegation 2011KBBG Citizen of the Year Award 2009Iowa Legislature Community Service Award 2009Koob Collaboration (University of Northern Iowa) Award  2009NAACP Community Service Award 2007Waterloo Commission on Human Rights Citizen of the Year Award 2005Martin Luther King Jr. Center Community Service Award Winner 2004Sammie Dell Commitment to Diversity Award 2002Waterloo - Cedar Falls Courier 20 Under 40 2002Waterloo - Cedar Falls Courier Unsung Heroes 2000Listen to Mayor Hart's interview with Joe Madison by clicking here. Listen to Mayor Hart's interview with Joe Madison by clicking here. The first black mayor of Waterloo, Iowa, endorsed Democratic presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg less than a month before Iowa’s first-in-the-nation caucuses. He ran unopposed in both elections. Mayoral partisanship: 2016-2021: A chart showing the partisan breakdown of mayors from 2016 to 2021. He served in the Iowa Army National Guard while attending the University of Iowa and earned a degree in social work. Some of these are essential to make this site work. Except for the supervisory duties which have been delegated by law to a city manager, the mayor shall supervise all city officers and departments.” – State of Iowa Code. Preceding the election, Mr. Hart was the Associate Director of Multicultural Affairs for Hawkeye Community College in Waterloo, Iowa, providing leadership for multicultural initiatives and promoting awareness and appreciation for diversity on campus and the community. She served four years. To learn more about Mayor Hart’s initiative to improve the health & well-being of residents, click here. Contact Us. Read more about the Mayor of Waterloo in this presentation, Read the City of Waterloo Strategic Plan 2017-2022, Read the December 2017 Strategic Plan update to Council. Wilburn, who currently serves in the Iowa House representing the 46th District which covers part of Ames and Story County, also served as city councilman in Iowa City for 12 years and, in 2006, was elected as Iowa City’s first Black Mayor. Mayor, City Council Members and appointed staff for the City of Des Moines, Iowa. LaMetta Wynne won election and re-election as Clinton, Iowa’s first black mayor, and Preston Daniels did likewise in Des Moines. Wilburn, who currently serves in the Iowa House representing the 46th District which covers part of Ames and Story County, also served as city councilman in Iowa City … Subcategories. This category has the following 6 subcategories, out of 6 total. The first African American mayors were elected during Reconstruction in the Southern United States beginning about 1867. Mayor Quentin Hart is the first African American elected to the office of Mayor for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. In 2000, Wilburn left the University to join the Crisis Center of Johnson County, Iowa as its Executive Director. He received his MAE in Postsecondary Education: Student Affairs from the University of Northern Iowa and is also a 2013 graduate of the Thomas Lakin Institute for Mentored Leadership.Hart is happily married to Cassandra Hart, a 2007 Gold Star Award Teacher, and is the father of two sons, Quentin Jr. and Quenden; and one daughter, Halayah.Mayor Harts third term ends  12/31/2021. They met at an Accelerator for America event in 2018 – two mayors of midsize Midwestern cities that had struggled with industrial decline and racial tension. After incumbent mayor Jim Throgmorton chose not to run for re-election, Iowa City now has a new mayor. % African American: 16.59% # Of African American Residents: 11,267. Contact InformationCity Hall715 Mulberry Street Waterloo, Iowa 50703Phone: (319) 291-4301 Fax: (319) 291-4286Email: mayor@waterloo-ia.org. Wilburn is a state lawmaker from Ames. Lists of mayors of places in Iowa‎ (2 P) * Women mayors of places in Iowa‎ (6 P) C © Copyright 2021 City of Waterloo, IA |715 Mulberry St, Waterloo, IA 50703 |Phone (319) 291-0141 |ADA Statement                                        Employee Login. Iowa is notable for electing the first female mayor of any kind back in 1922 in Iowa City. She is the first black mayor to be elected in Iowa history. “I’m excited to get to work and lead Iowa Democrats for the next two years. : A chart tracking current mayors by party affiliation. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Quentin Hart, the black mayor of Iowa's most racially diverse city, is backing Pete Buttigieg for president, giving the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor a … Wilburn, who currently serves in the Iowa House representing the 46th District which covers part of Ames and Story County, also served as city councilman in Iowa City for 12 years and, in 2006, was elected as Iowa City’s first Black Mayor. Overall SnackAbility 5 Population: 67,912. There are 2 Mayor Offices in Black Hawk County, Iowa, serving a population of 132,960 people in an area of 566 square miles.There is 1 Mayor Office per 66,480 people, and 1 Mayor Office per 282 square miles.. LaMetta Wynn was the mayor of Clinton, Iowa - population 30,000 - elected as a female black mayor for 12 years during the 1990's and 2000's. Head of a multi-million dollar, taxpayer-funded government entity for the citizens of Waterloo. We use cookies to improve your experience and help us to understand how we can make it better. Copyright 2021 KCRG. Wilburn is replacing outgoing party chair Mark Smith, who decided in November not to seek reelection. Find contact information for Mayor: Frank Cownie and also the City Council Members: Carl Voss, Connie Boesen, Bill Gray, Linda Westergaard, Josh Mandelbaum, and Joe Gatto. Mayor Quentin Hart is the first African American elected to the office of Mayor for the City of Waterloo, Iowa. DES MOINES, Iowa (AP) — Quentin Hart, the black mayor of Iowa's most racially diverse city, is backing Pete Buttigieg for president, giving the former South Bend, Indiana, mayor a rare boost from a minority leader as he struggles to attract voters of color. All rights reserved. We have aggressive plans to reinvigorate our party from the ground up and connect with more Iowans in communities small and large,” said Wilburn in a statement. In 2008, Wilburn was hired by the Iowa City Community School District to serve as an administrator and the Director of Equity. As CEO of the City the Mayor of Waterloo, Iowa is: Black Hawk County Emergency Management Agency, State of Iowa Commission on Aging - Commissioner, Iowa League of Cities Executive Committee- President, Iowa League of Cities Legislative Committee, Iowa Workforce Development Minority Communities Board, National Alliance for Partnerships in Equity (NAPE) - Board Member, Regional Innovation and Entrepreneurship Team Member, University of Northern Iowa Strategic Plan Implementation Team, Waterloo Industrial Development (WIDA) Board, Iowa Initiative for Sustainable Communities, Watch the Mayor's 2020 State of the City Address here. Willie Stevenson Glanton became Iowa’s first black female legislator and Cecil Reed became Iowa's first black male legislator. Iowa Democrats elect former Iowa City Mayor as first Black Party Chair, Police: Davenport man charged in death of mother, Davenport man charged with sexually abusing 12-year-old, East Moline Fire Department on scene at a structure fire, Popular Lenten Fish Fry Will Be Drive-Up This Year, ESP: Lo que necesita saber sobre las vacunas contra COVID-19 en los Quad Cities. He later joined the University’s School of Social Work as Graduate Program Director for the Quad Cities Center in 1997. Shortly afterwards his parents moved to Des Moines and he grew up in the Chesterfield section of southeast Des Moines, a working-class … In Iowa, Black Hawk County is ranked 46th of 99 counties in Mayor Offices per capita, and 10th of 99 counties in Mayor Offices per square mile. Congratulations to our new leaders, I look forward to fighting alongside you to turn our state blue.”. I’ll Make Me a World in Iowa (IMMAWII) Lifetime Achievement Award 2016League of Cities Outstanding Young City Official Award  2015Gift of Heart Legacy Award-National Philanthropy Association  2014KBOL and Social Action Inc. With President Joe Biden, VP Kamala Harris, and DNC Chair Jaime Harrison at the top, Democrats are going to work tirelessly to bring people together, speak the truth, and build a more just society. We're thrilled to announce that @Ross_Wilburn is the next Iowa Democratic Party Chair!