Doug Maxeiner Hired as New City Administrator

The Davenport City Council voted to approve the hiring of the new City Administrator Doug Maxeiner. The Council formally approved a three-year employment contract with Maxeiner at the regularly scheduled meeting on September 25, 2024.

With 32 years of experience in local government management, Maxeiner most recently served as City Administrator in East Moline, Illinois from 2019 to 2023. Additional experience includes serving as City Administrator in Moline, Illinois from 2017 to 2019. He also worked at the City/Village Administrator level in Wauconda, Hampshire, McHenry, and Marengo, Illinois.

Maxeiner was chosen by the Davenport City Council after a nationwide search with the help of executive search firm Colin Baenziger & Associates. A special committee including four members of the Council and seven Davenport residents narrowed down the candidate pool to five finalists who participated in the formal interview process.

"We are excited to welcome Doug Maxeiner to City Hall," said Davenport Mayor Mike Matson. "We are confident in his vision for the future of Davenport and look forward to working with him to build on the City's positive momentum."

Maxeiner earned his bachelor's and master's degrees in political science from Eastern Illinois University. He also holds a master's degree in public administration from Northern Illinois University. His professional affiliations include membership in the International City Management Association (ICMA) and the Illinois City/County Management Association.

"I'm honored to be selected for the City Administrator position in Davenport and to join the exemplary staff of the City to serve the residents of this community," said Maxeiner. "While we have many challenges to address, there are even more opportunities to pursue. I am eager to work with Mayor Matson, the City Council, staff and the community to make Davenport the best it can be."

Maxeiner's first day at the City of Davenport will be October 28, 2024.