Mayor Tom Salm, 1952 – 2014

Tom Salm, who served as North Liberty’s mayor since 2007, died Sunday following a heart attack.

“Tom was a mentor and a friend,” said North Liberty City Administrator Ryan Heiar. “His leadership will be missed. Our thoughts are with his family.”
Salm became North Liberty’s mayor in April 2007 when he was appointed by the city council to fill the vacated role until a November election. He was then elected mayor that fall, and re-elected in 2009 and 2013.

Gerry Kuhl, the mayor pro tem who was re-elected to the city council in November, will serve as mayor while the council decides how to fill the position. Options include a short-term appointment or special election.

“Tom has guided North Liberty with patience and poise,” said Kuhl. “He wasn’t afraid of making tough decisions and expected others to do the same. We thank him for his service as a mayor, councilor and planning and zoning commissioner. Our community is better today because of his contributions.”