ABOUT US

The City of Marion was the first city in the Cedar Rapids metro area to adopt the council/manager form of government, making the change in 1964. Marion has had 10 city managers since changing to the professional administrator model.

The city manager is the chief operating officer of the City, and is responsible for the day-to-day administration. Policy direction is given by the City Council, and it is the charge of the city manager to ensure that the City takes the necessary steps to see that policy is implemented. The manager prepares the City budget for submission to the council, and is responsible for oversight of expenditures and personnel decisions.

Ryan Waller joined the City of Marion in November 2021. He has served in local government for 20 years and gained extensive experience in city and county administration in communities in both Iowa and Illinois. He looks forward to continuing the positive momentum in Marion.

CONTACT US

Ryan J. Waller, City Manager
Marion City Hall
1225 6th Avenue, Suite 110
Marion, IA 52302
Ph. 319-743-6301
Email

HOURS

8 a.m. - 5 p.m., Monday-Friday