Incumbent Connie Boyer secured a fourth term as Fairfield mayor on Tuesday, defeating challenger and current City Council member Douglas Flournoy in the only contested municipal race.
Fairfield Mayor’s Race
Boyer captured 64.72% of the vote with 1,541 votes, while Flournoy received 714 votes (29.99%). Rhonda Sanderson garnered 81 votes (3.40%), and write-in candidates collected 45 votes (1.89%).
Following the results, Boyer expressed appreciation to voters. “I want to express my sincere gratitude for your support today and allowing me to continue as your mayor for two more years. I am truly humbled,” she said.
Boyer thanked voters, poll workers, poll watchers, and auditor’s office staff for their efforts on election day. “I look forward to working with you on the many projects already started and accomplishing new ones to improve our city,” she added.
With his defeat, Flournoy will exit the City Council at year’s end, giving up his at-large seat.
Fairfield City Council Results
Bob Ferguson ran unopposed for the at-large council seat being vacated by Flournoy, receiving 1,856 votes (95.33%) with 91 write-ins (4.67%).
In Ward 2, Paul Gandy received 423 votes (86.86%) to Matthew W. Johnson’s 64 votes (13.14%). However, Johnson had withdrawn from the race prior to the election, indicating it was not the right time for him to run for office. His name remained on the ballot due to timing requirements, but he was no longer actively pursuing the position. Gandy will continue representing Ward 2 on the City Council.
Matthew Rowe ran uncontested in Ward 4, receiving 260 votes (94.55%) with 15 write-ins (5.45%).
FCSD School Board
Three candidates ran unopposed for three Fairfield School Director At-Large positions. Mark Porter led with 2,411 votes (34.04%), followed by Cody Freeman with 2,394 votes (33.80%), and Terry Wells with 2,172 votes (30.67%). Write-in candidates received 105 votes (1.48%).
Bond Referendum Falls Short
The Fairfield Community School District Middle School Bond Referendum failed to achieve the required 60% supermajority needed for passage. The $39.5 million proposal received 2,092 yes votes (55.85%) compared to 1,604 no votes (44.15%).
While a majority of voters supported the bond to construct a new middle school, Iowa law requires school bond referendums to pass with more than 60% approval.
These results remain unofficial pending certification.
