Joy Bennett

Mason City Councilmember

City council members are public servants.

Our work is to find what’s best for all of us in Mason.

It isn’t always easy, and it definitely isn’t quick. But I believe in building consensus. That requires sharing information readily, being curious, assuming positive intentions, and listening to understand rather than to win an argument.

I believe the answers are in the room (and my job is to facilitate finding those answers, not coming up with them alone).

I believe your elected officials must be good stewards of your taxpayer dollars. We make decisions every month on how to spend the money that you earned. You should feel confident that we have your best interests in mind.

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Priorities for Mason

One theme remains consistent across all the conversations I’ve had with Mason residents. You are concerned about the impact of growth and development on our city and the quality of life here.

The Everyday Experience

Traffic, parking, and other everyday systems need constant attention. As more people move here and/or work here, our roads, storm sewers, parking, and other resources must adapt to handle them. All around Mason, residents are frustrated and even afraid as you exit your neighborhoods onto our busy main roads.

Businesses (of all sizes)

Healthy businesses support a healthy local economy. Our city staff have done an excellent job recruiting businesses to locate in Mason. It’s important to keep these questions in mind:

Where and how will businesses build and/or expand?
What employment opportunities will they bring?
How can our community attract, support, and keep entrepreneurs and small businesses here?

Cost of living

Housing prices and rents have doubled in the 25 years I've lived here. Many of you have said you aren't sure you'll be able to live here when you retire. Many of our adult children can't afford to live in Mason, and neither can our teachers, firefighters, police, and other city employees. How do we make sure our city can meet our needs throughout our lives?