Mayor and City Council
The City of Spencer is chartered as a Mayor-Council form of government. There are seven council members. The city is divided into five wards, one council member is elected from each of the five wards and two run at-large which means that everyone in all five wards may vote for them. The Mayor is elected by the voters for a term of two years. The council members are elected by the voters for a term of four years. The council meets in regular session the first and third Mondays of each month to conduct the city’s business and can meet for special meetings at anytime. They are also involved in several committee meetings throughout the month.
| Board Members | Phone Number | Appointed | Term Ends |
|---|---|---|---|
| Mayor Steve Bomgaars 101 W. 5th Street Spencer, IA spencermayor@spenceriowacity.com |
(712) 580-7200 | 2022 | 12/31/2023 |
| City Council Ward 1 Tom Nelson 503 W 4th Street Spencer, IA ward1nelson@spenceriowacity.com |
(712) 260-7464 | 2019 | 12/31/2025 |
| City Council Ward 2 William Orrison 917 Elmwood Spencer, IA ward2orrison@spenceriowacity.com |
(712) 260-4855 | 2014 | 12/31/2023 |
| City Council Ward 3 Tracey Larsen 1420 1st Ave West Spencer, IA ward3larsen@spenceriowacity.com |
(712) 262-7189 | 2019 | 12/31/2025 |
| City Council Ward 4 Donavan Wunschel 1304 15th Ave West Spencer, IA ward4wunschel@spenceriowacity.com |
(712) 363-6657 | 2020 | 12/31/2023 |
| City Council Ward 5 Ron Hanson 29 Stoneybrook Circle SW Spencer, IA ward5hanson@spenceriowacity.com |
(712) 262-7748 | 2005 | 12/31/2025 |
| City Council At Large Loren Reit 2507 W 13th St Spencer, IA atlargereit@spenceriowacity.com |
(712) 260-4500 | 2019 | 12/31/2023 |
| City Council At Large Brian Balk 1124 St. Luke Drive Spencer, IA atlargebalk@spenceriowacity.com |
(712) 330-5914 | 2022 | 12/31/2025 |
