Mike Jones

Mike Jones has been the Mayor of Windsor Heights since 2022 and previously served on the City Council from 2018 to 2022. He was born in Des Moines, raised in Urbandale and Windsor Heights, and is a graduate of Johnston High School. He attended Des Moines Area Community College, earned a bachelor's degree from the University of Iowa, and obtained a law degree from Drake University. Jones works as an attorney in the Des Moines Adult Public Defender's Office. He decided to run for city council in 2017, motivated by a desire to ensure residents were heard in local government. After four years on the council, he ran for mayor to provide more leadership for the city.