REAL DUBUQUE NEWS (RDN)
Dubuque asks residents to weigh in on next city manager; survey open through Nov. 15
CITY COUNCIL & CIVIC • November 05, 2026
The city is surveying residents and business owners on the leadership qualities, experience and priorities they want in the next city manager, as the council oversees the search for Mike Van Milligen's successor.
KEY FACTS & RECORD HIGHLIGHTS
- The City of Dubuque is asking residents and business owners to weigh in on the search for the next city manager through an online survey (reported by KGAN, Nov. 5, 2026).
- The survey asks about the leadership qualities, experience and priorities residents believe are important for the position.
- The survey is open through Sunday, Nov. 15, 2026.
- The search follows the retirement announcement of longtime City Manager Mike Van Milligen, who plans to retire in May 2027 after more than 30 years in the role.
- The Dubuque City Council is overseeing the recruitment process with assistance from city staff and executive recruitment consultant GMP.
- A public reception where community members can meet the finalist candidates is planned for March; a date and additional details will be announced later.
- Residents can complete the survey and learn more at cityofdubuque.org/citymanagersearch.
The City of Dubuque is asking the community to help shape the search for its next city manager, KGAN reports. An online survey asks residents and business owners what their priorities are on the leadership qualities, experience and priorities they believe are important for the position. The survey is open through Sunday, Nov. 15. The search follows the retirement announcement of longtime City Manager Mike Van Milligen, who plans to retire in May 2027 after more than 30 years in the role. The Dubuque City Council is overseeing the recruitment process with assistance from city staff and executive recruitment consultant GMP. A public reception where community members can meet the finalist candidates is planned for March. The city says a date and additional details will be announced later. Residents can complete the survey and learn more about the recruitment process at cityofdubuque.org/citymanagersearch.
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