🏛️ Hello, Marion neighbor! Here’s a friendly guide to who runs our city and how to reach them, with links to the City’s official pages. Plain facts, no politics.
👋 Meet your council
Mayor & at-large members
- Nicolas AbouAssaly, Mayor
- Kelvin Unemin, At Large
- Steve Jensen, At Large
The council has seven members. Three of them, including the mayor, are elected at large. Members serve four-year terms.
Source: City of Marion: Council Profiles
Ward members
- Ward 1: Gage Miskimen
- Ward 2: Grant Harper
- Ward 3: Will Brandt
- Ward 4: Sara Mentzer
Profiles and official contact info: Council Profiles →
Source: City of Marion: Council Profiles
🗓️ Council meetings
📅 When & where
Work sessions: first and third Tuesday of each month at 4 p.m.
Regular sessions: the Thursday after each work session at 5:30 p.m.
Both meet in the Council Chambers at Marion City Hall, 1225 6th Avenue. Any change of location is noted on the agenda, and holidays can shift the schedule.
Source: City of Marion: Council Meetings
📺 Agendas & how to watch
Agendas, packets and minutes are on the City’s meeting portal, and you can subscribe there for updates. Meetings can be watched on Zoom (viewing only), with links on the portal.
Source: City of Marion: Council Meetings
🗣️ How to speak up
Public comments are taken at regular sessions, during the public forum or a public hearing. Attend in person, or email your comment to the City Clerk by 4 p.m. the day of the meeting. Each speaker gets up to five minutes.
Questions: City Clerk, (319) 743-6327
Source: City of Marion: Council Meetings
📞 City departments & services
🏛️ City Hall
1225 6th Avenue. Open Monday to Friday, 8 a.m. to 5 p.m.
🚓 Police (non-emergency)
Answered 24 hours a day. For emergencies, always call 9-1-1. Police facility: 6315 Highway 151.
Source: Marion Police: Contact Us
🚒 Fire Department
Main line for the fire stations. Call 9-1-1 in an emergency.
🚧 Public Works
Streets, snow and ice control, sewers, and garbage, recycling and yard waste pickup. 202 44th Street, Monday to Friday, 7 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Source: City of Marion: Public Works
🌳 Parks & Recreation
Parks, the pool, trails and Thomas Park, 343 Marion Blvd.
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