City of Dubuque, IA

About City of Dubuque, IA

The Organization Mission Statement: The City’s mission is to deliver excellent municipal services that support urban living and contribute to a sustainable city. The City plans for the community’s future and facilitates access to critical human services. The result is a financially sound city government and citizens getting services and value for their tax dollar. Governance & Management: Dubuque has operated under the Council-Manager form of government since 1920. Under this form, legislative responsibility rests with the elected city council and administrative authority is given to a professional city manager. The city council is responsible for setting overall policies and goals for the city and is comprised of the mayor and six council members who are selected in a non-partisan election for four-year terms. City departments and divisions include: Airport, Budget, Building Services, Cable TV, City Attorney, City Clerk, City Manager, Economic Development, Emergency Communications, Engineering, Finance, Fire/Rescue/EMS, GIS, Housing & Community Development, Human Rights, Information Services, Leisure Services, Library, Parking, Personnel, Planning Services, Police, Public Works, Transit, Utility Billing, Water, and Water & Resource Recovery. The Community Known as the “Masterpiece on the Mississippi,” Dubuque is located on the Mississippi River at the intersection of Iowa, Illinois, and Wisconsin and has a population of nearly 58,000. The community features a rich history, historical architecture, diverse arts and cultural amenities, and abundant natural beauty, including majestic limestone bluffs along our beautiful riverfront.