operates under a Democratic-led, Mayor-Council government with Mayor Aftab Pureval. The City Council is comprised entirely of Democrats, including Vice Mayor Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney. Key focus areas include expanding digital city services, managing infrastructure, and addressing environmental hazards.
Key Government Figures & Structure (2026)
- Mayor: Aftab Pureval (70th Mayor, assumed office Jan. 4, 2022).
- City Council: Entirely Democratic, marking a shift from previous, more diverse partisan compositions.
- Council Members: Jan-Michele Lemon Kearney (Vice Mayor), Victoria Parks (President Pro Tem), Anna Albi, Jeff Cramerding, Mark Jeffreys, Scotty Johnson, Evan Nolan, Meeka Owens, and Seth Walsh.
- Structure: A strong Mayor-Council system where the mayor sets policy with a 9-member council.