Legislative Priorities

The City of Iowa City promotes the interests and welfare of the residents of Iowa City through impacting legislation at the State and Federal government levels. The legislative agenda and priorities list is set by Council yearly and gives City staff the direction to pursue legislative issues that will impact the City of Iowa City. The current legislative priorities are provided below:

• View Iowa City's 2023 State Legislative Priorities

Lobbyist Information

The City of Iowa City retains the services of various lobbying entities and organizations. These organizations serve the needs of Iowa City by informing and educating stakeholders associated with issues that affect the City of Iowa City. Provided below is a listing of the organizations that represent the City of Iowa City and local government issues at both the State and Federal levels:

Carney and Appleby Law
303 Locust Street, Suite 400
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-282-6803
carneyappleby.com
Annual fee for service: $32,400

Iowa Metro Coalition
Cornerstone Government Affairs
212 E. 3rd Street, Level 2
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-418-9870
Annual membership cost: $5,238

Iowa League of Cities
500 S.W. 7th Street, Suite 101
Des Moines, IA 50309
515-244-7282
iowaleague.org
Annual membership cost: $18,962

National League of Cities
660 N. Capitol Street NW
Washington, DC 20001
877-827-2385
nlc.org
Annual membership cost: $6,800

US Conference of Mayors
1620 I Street, Northwest 4th Floor
Washington, DC 20006
202-293-7330
usmayors.org
Annual membership cost: $5,796