Sarah Watson
Jim Huiskamp has launched a website and Facebook page to campaign for Davenport mayor.
Huiskamp led Blackhawk Bank & Trust as president and CEO from 2014 until he stepped away from his 20-year banking career in 2024.
Before his time in banking, Huiskamp worked for 10 years as a teacher and coach in the Keokuk Community School District. He taught special education students, history, geography and American history and coached baseball, basketball and volleyball.
Huiskamp was born in Keokuk and his family moved to Rock Island when he was 5 years old. He graduated from Alleman High School and earned degrees in philosophy and sociology from Regis University in Denver and graduate degrees in education and then banking from Western Illinois University and University of Wisconsin-Madison.
He has lived in Davenport for the past 21 years.
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Huiskamp's priorities, according to his website are:
Bringing city government and citizens together: Huiskamp pledges to foster transparency, collaboration and open communication between city council, city staff and the people they serve. Safer streets: Huiskamp said he will continue supporting public safety efforts by enforcing the laws fairly and ensuring law enforcement have tools and trust they need to succeed. Economic growth and financial strength: Huiskamp said he'll use his financial experience to grow local business, attract investment and safeguard Davenport's financial future.Modern infrastructure: Huiskamp said he would prioritize ongoing improvements to roads, sewers and public facilities. Accountability: Huiskamp said he believes in setting high standards and sticking to them, and said he will ensure that city government works efficiently, ethically, and in service to all residents.
Mayor Mike Matson announced earlier this year he won't run for reelection. Former council members Jason Gordon and Judith Lee have announced campaigns for mayor, as has resident Todd Pirck.
The city and school elections in Iowa are on Nov. 4. Davenport is the only city in Scott County with a primary, which will be held on Oct. 7 if more than two candidates file for a Davenport elected office. Candidates for Davenport must file with the Davenport city clerk to be on the ballot by 5 p.m. Aug. 28.
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