Mayor: Hans K. Trousil

E-mail: trousilh@westburlington.org

Mayor Trousil was elected in 1985 to serve on the West Burlington City Council through 1989. In 1992 he again was elected to serve as a Council Member until his election as Mayor in 1994. He has served as Mayor since 1994.

The Mayor is the City of West Burlington's representative to Southeast Iowa Regional Planning Commission as a member of the Executive Board. He also serves as the representative on the Solid Waste Commission, Des Moines County Assessors Board, Des Moines County Emergency Management Commission and Grade A Plus Board.

Mayor Trousil was born in a small community just north of Frankfurt in what was known as West Germany in 1953. He along with his parents and sister emigrated to the U.S in 1964. He became a naturalized citizen in 1972.

Mayor Trousil served as member of the West Burlington Fire Department from 1976 until 1994. He is a supporter of the Music, Fine Arts and Athletic Boosters of West Burlington High School.

Mayor Trousil and his wife Deb have three grown children and two grandchildren. They have also hosted five foreign exchange students. Mayor Trousil retired from CASE Corp. after 30 years of service in 2003. The Mayors time is spend between City Hall and participating in his grandchildren's activities.

City Council

Rod Crowner Council 2000  - Present crownerr@westburlington.org

Royce Heitmeier Council 2016 - Present heitmeierr@westburlington.org

Therese Lees Council 1992  - Present leest@westburlington.org

Al Waterman 2016  - Present watermana@westburlington.org

Rick Raleigh Council 2004  - Present raleighr@westburlington.org

Past Mayors and Council Members

Council and Mayors 1884 - 1999