Cedar Rapids: Municipal Government

Cedar Rapids is administered by a commission-mayor form of government. The City Council has executive, legislative and administrative authority. The five council members and the mayor, who is a member of the council, are elected to two-year, non-partisan terms.

Head Official: Mayor Paul D. Pate (since January 2002; current term expires January 2006)

Total Number of City Employees: 1,700 (2004)

City Information: City of Cedar Rapids, 51 First Avenue Bridge, Cedar Rapids, IA 52401; telephone (319)286-5000