Mayor & City Council
Members
The City of Ankeny City Council is comprised of five members elected at large for overlapping terms of four years.
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Mark Holm
Mayor
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Bobbi Bentz
Mayor Pro Tem / Council Member
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Jeff Perry
Council Member
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Joe Ruddy
Council Member
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Todd Shafer
Council Member
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Kelly Stearns
Council Member
Overview
The City Council is empowered through Chapter 17 of the City's Municipal Code to hear proposals and makes approvals related to the establishment of wards, fiscal authority, public improvements, contracts, employees, and compensation by elected officials.
How to Speak at a City Council Meeting
The City Council welcomes citizen participation during its regular meetings and provides an opportunity for citizens to address the Council at the start of each meeting.
The Rules of Protocol
In February 2007, the Ankeny City Council adopted a Policy for Citizen Participation (PDF) at City Council Meetings, which clearly outlines the protocol for citizen participation at the council work sessions and regular meetings.
For further information related to City Council Meetings and citizen participation, please review the open meetings policy or contact the City Clerk’s office by phone at 515-965-6405.
Council Meetings
Held first and third Mondays of every month at 5:30 p.m.
City Council Chambers
2nd Floor of Ankeny Kirkendall Public Library
1250 SW District Drive, Ankeny
Additional public meetings may be held upon call of the Mayor or upon the request of a majority of the Council.
Agendas & Minutes
Agendas are posted by 5 p.m. on the Friday prior to the meeting.