Harlan City Government

The City of Harlan government consists of a Mayor and City Council. Positions are elected by the Citizens of Harlan every four years. There is one representative from each of four wards the City is divided into, as well as two At Large council seats. The City Council Meets twice a month on a regular basis, with special meetings scheduled as needed, in the Council Chambers at 711 Durant Street, Harlan IA 51537.

Mayor

Dr Jay Christensen
Term Expires: 12/31/2023
Email: Info@CityOfHarlan.com
Telephone: (712) 755-5137
Direct Line: (712) 579-2420

City Council

Committees - 2022

INSURANCE

Sharon Kroger, Chairperson
Richard Petersen
Kyle Lindberg

PUBLIC HEALTH & SANITATION

Richard Petersen, Chairperson
Sharon Kroger
Greg Bladt

ORDINANCE

Jeanna Rudolph, Chairperson
Richard Petersen
Troy Schaben

PUBLIC PROPERTY

Greg Bladt, Chairperson
Sharon Kroger
Jeanna Rudolph

PERSONNEL AND FINANCE

Troy Schaben, Chairperson
Greg Bladt
Sharon Kroger

PUBLIC SAFETY

Vacant, Chairperson
Jeanna Rudolph
Troy Schaben

STREETS, ALLEYS, SIDEWALKS

Richard Petersen, Chairperson
Kyle Lindberg
Jeanna Rudolph

Committee Liason Representatives - 2022

Mayor Pro Tem - Sharon Kroger
Airport Commission - Greg Bladt
Ambulance Commission - Jay Christensen
Harlan Historical Preservation Committee (formerly Downtown Upper Story/Facade Grant) - Kyle Lindberg
Fire Department - Jeanna Rudolph
Hotel/Motel Tax Committee - Sharon Kroger
HMU Board of Trustees - Kyle Lindberg
Library Board - Sharon Kroger
Parks and Recreation Board - Richard Petersen
Planning & Zoning Commission - Jeanna Rudolph
Shelby County Chamber - City Administrator, Gene Gettys Jr.
Shelby County Emergency Management - Mayor Jay Christensen and Chief Derrick Yamada
Shelby County E911 Board - Chief Derrick Yamada, Primary; Gene Gettys Jr, alternate
Tree Advisory/Environmental Commission - Greg Bladt
Veteran's Memorial Auditorium - Troy Schaben

Map of Voting Wards

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