Mayor and Council
Craig Berry, Mayor
Mayor since 2024. Term expires 2028.
Email: craigb@cityofjeffersoniowa.org
Appointments: Finance, Fire, LEC Entity, Police, Planning & Zoning,
Message from Mayor Berry: I was born, raised, and lived my life here in Jefferson. I have seen Jefferson move from a sleepy, non-exciting community to a vibrant and progressive one. With the awesome commitment of the Citizens of Jefferson, we have shown the state what a community can do to expound on our strengths. We are open to new ideas that will expand our horizons and future. I would like to invite both the young and not so young to Jefferson to see what a community that is full of energy and enthusiasm can offer for you and your family.
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Harry Ahrenholtz
Council Member since 2014, term expires 2026.
Email: harrya@cityofjeffersoniowa.org
Appointments: Finance, GCDC, Housing, Streets, Wage & Benefits
A message from Harry: Jefferson is as much one big neighborhood as it is an Iowa town. It is populated with an abundance of friendly, caring individuals who work hard for their families as well as dedicate countless volunteer hours to benefit the overall current and future community. I left Iowa immediately after college to pursue a career that ironically led me back to Iowa and Jefferson after many years outside the state. Jefferson felt like home at my initial arrival. Now, Jefferson is home.
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Chad Sloan
Council Member since 2024, term expires 2028.
Email: chadsloan@cityofjeffersoniowa.org
Appointments: Airport, Chamber/Main Street, Downtown Buildings, Fire, Highway 30, Streets
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Matt Wetrich
Council Member since 2018, term expires 2028.
Email: mattw@cityofjeffersoniowa.org
Appointments: Bell Tower Foundation, Golf Course, Grow Greene County Gaming Corporation, Park & Rec, Recycling
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Pat Zmolek
Council Member since 2020, term expires 2026
Email: patz@cityofjeffersoniowa.org
Appointments: Downtown Buildings, Finance, LEC Entity, Police, Wage & Benefits
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Darren Jackson
Council Member since 2019, term expires 2026
Email: darrenj@cityofjeffersoniowa.org
Appointments: Animal Shelter, Cemetery, Housing, Library, Mayor Pro-Term, Park & Rec
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