John Haila

Mayor

1st Term: Jan. 2, 2018
Current Term Expires: Dec. 31, 2029

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“I love living in Ames! I am passionate about seeing Ames continue to be a great city for current and future generations, and Building The Future of Ames Together!”

State and Regional Organizations

  • Mid-Iowa Area Local Government (MIALG) Mayors association - Past Chair 2022
  • Iowa League of Cities - League Executive Board Member - Past President 2023
  • Iowa Mayors Association (IMA) - Founding/organizing member; serving on Executive Committee as Central Iowa Region representative - Past IMA President, 2020

Previous Community Service

  • 2010-2014 Campustown Action Association Board (President 2010-2012)
  • 2011-2016 The Ames Chamber of Commerce Board Member
  • 2013-2014 Habitat for Humanity (Story County) Board Member
  • 2013-2014 The Ames Foundation Board Member
  • 2014-2017 Ames Transit Agency Board of Trustees (CyRide) (President 2015-2017)

Education

B.A. Architecture - Iowa State University

Family

  • Wife: Mary K. Haila
  • Sons, daughters-in-law and grandchildren (all living, working and enjoying life in Ames):
    • Nathan and Stephanie; children James, Lucas, Natalie, Abigail
    • David and Rachel; children Jude, Juliet, Macy, Trey
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