Government

Ottumwa has the Mayor/Council system of government, with five City Council members and the Mayor elected from the community at-large.

The Mayor and City Council members are the duly elected representatives of the citizens of Ottumwa and act as the political head of the city. They are responsible for setting policy, approving the budget, determining the tax rate, and formulating broad long-term policies that outline the City's public function. 

Rick Johnson, Mayor

1595 N. Van Buren
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Office 641-683-0605
Home 641-799-9344
mayor@ottumwa.us
Term Expires January 2026

Cara Galloway, City Council

1219 N. Fellows
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Home 641-277-9064
gallowayc@ottumwa.us
Term Expires January 2026

Doug McAntire, City Council

208 E. Park Ave.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Home 641-799-9342
coachyouthfb@gmail.com
Term Expires January 2026

Dan Reid, City Council

1402 Chester Ave.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Home 641-226-0482
reidd@ottumwa.us
Term Expires January 2026

Keith Caviness, City Council

2851 Oak Meadow Drive
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Home 641-244-2416
cavinessk@ottumwa.us
Term Expires January 2028

Bill Hoffman, Jr., City Council

922 N. Green St.
Ottumwa, IA 52501
Home 641-277-9083
hoffmanb@ottumwa.us
Term Expires January 2028

City Administrator

The City Administrator is appointed by Council to carry out policy and oversee the day-to-day operations of the City on behalf of the City Council.

 

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