Bruce Teague Chosen As Iowa City's Mayor

Iowa City IA

02 January, 2020

12:34 PM

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From the City of Iowa City: by Kellie Fruehling Members of the City Council have determined that At-Large Council Member Bruce Teague will serve as Iowa City's Mayor. Teague succeeds Jim Throgmorton, who had served as Mayor for four years before deciding not to run for re-election. Council members voted 5-2, during a special session that started at 8 a.m. on Tuesday, Jan. 2, 2020. The Council also selected At-Large City Council member Mazahir Salih to serve as Mayor Pro-Tem. She replaces Councilor Pauline Taylor. In Iowa City, the Mayor and Mayor Pro-Tem are determined among the City Council, not the public. The terms will continue until January 2, 2022. This press release was produced by the City of Iowa City. The views expressed here are the author's own.