City Attorney Candidate Public Presentation - Gary Goudelock

Next date: Thursday, November 12, 2026 | 04:00 PM

Gary Goudelock, of Des Moines, is a finalist for the Ames City Attorney position and will give a public presentation at 4 p.m. on Thursday, Nov. 12, in the City Council Chambers, City Hall, 515 Clark Ave. The presentation provides the public with the opportunity to ask questions of the candidate and provide feedback to City officials.

Goudelock has worked as an Assistant City Attorney and Senior Litigator for the City of Des Moines for more than a decade. He received bachelor's degrees in German and music from Oklahoma State University in Stillwater, Okla. He received his law degree from Drake University Law School, Des Moines. In addition to public sector work, Goudelock has worked for Whitfield & Eddy, P.L.C, Nationwide – Trial Division, and Elverson, Vasey & Peterson, L.L.P. He is a member of the Iowa State Bar Association, Polk County Bar Association, and Iowa Municipal Attorneys Association.

The City Attorney is one of two positions in the City of Ames who is hired by and reports directly to the Ames City Council. The City Attorney provides legal advice and services to all City departments, boards, and commissions. Additionally, the City Attorney supervises the Legal Department, which handles the drafting of ordinances and resolutions, preparation and review of contract documents, and preparation of decisions for the Zoning Board of Adjustment.

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City Hall Council Chambers, 515 Clark Ave, Ames, IA, 50010, View Map