Mayor Michael L. Hansen

Biography

Michael L. Hansen was re-elected to serve as Mayor for the City of Newton in November 2019. He was first elected in November 2013; he was first appointed Mayor in November 2012 while serving his third term as a council member for Ward 2.

Mike served the youth of Newton on the Babe Ruth and Little League baseball boards, and has been an advisor for aviation and aquatic Explorer Scout posts. He is a licensed sports official with the IHSAA and IGHSAU and a member of the National Federation Officials Association (NFOA).

A veteran, Mike served with the US Army Special Forces at Fort Bragg, NC. He has three daughters and five grandchildren.