Davenport, the seat of Scott County, is administered by a council-mayor form of government. Ten aldermen—eight chosen by ward and elected at large—and the mayor serve two-year terms; the mayor appoints a city administrator. Davenport, once the only city in Iowa to hold partisan political elections, has elected its mayor on a non-partisan basis since 1997.
Head Official: Mayor Charles W. Brooke (since 2004; current term expires 2006)
Total Number of City Employees: 900 (2005)
City Information: City Hall, 226 West 4th Street, Daven-port, IA telephone (563)326-7701