Klein seeks re-election to Clive City Council

Eric Klein announced that he is seeking re-election to the Clive City Council. Klein was first elected to the City Council in 2009, and was re-elected in 2013, 2017 and 2021.

“I look forward to continuing our work on behalf of the citizens of Clive where we have an excellent tradition of responsible local government,” said Klein.

Working together with this council, I strive to:

Focus on efficient government using process improvement methods
Continued low taxes – Clive has not raised property taxes in 9 years
Forward thinking approach to government using annual Strategic Planning Meetings
Maintaining and improving the Greenbelt Park system including:
– Numerous re-pavements of the Greenbelt Trail
– Linnan Park – Complete renovation of park
– Cirksena Park – New park opened in 2025

Goals

Long-term storm water management solution development
Continued investment in street improvements using the latest paving technology
Greenbelt Landing project to completion including:
– ADA Accessible boardwalk along Walnut Creek
– Staging Area for Clive Festival & Concerts
– ADA Accessible playground
– Upgraded Special Events building
Continuing our excellent AAA bond rating (highest for city of our size)
Working together to provide responsible, common sense solutions for the people of Clive

Local
Eric was born and raised in Windsor Heights. He is graduate of the University of Iowa and Dowling Catholic High School.

Military Service
Over 12 years in the Iowa National Guard as a Captain and Company Commander in addition to serving overseas in a NATO Multi-National Peacekeeping Force.

Memberships

Clive Chamber of Commerce
Catch Des Moines Board of Directors
St. Theresa Catholic School Board
Boy Scout Troop #71 Asst. Scoutmaster
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Metro Advisory Council – Goverment Policy Council

Professionally

Clive Delegate to Washington D.C. Lobbying trip
Corporate Account Executive, Iowa Cubs

Previous Community Experience

Clive Parks and Recreation Board as the Vice-Chairman
86th Street Master Plan Committee
Clive Festival President for 4 years
Clive Festival Board 12 years
Clive Budget Committee
Clive Tag Line and Logo Committee
Waste Water Reclamation Authority Board
Clive Fire Department Strategic Planning Committee
Greenbelt Master Plan Committee
Eastern Clive District 1 Advisory Committee

Local
Eric was born and raised in Windsor Heights. He is graduate of the University of Iowa and Dowling Catholic High School.

Military Service
Over 12 years in the Iowa National Guard as a Captain and Company Commander in addition to serving overseas in a NATO Multi-National Peacekeeping Force.

Memberships

Clive Chamber of Commerce
Catch Des Moines Board of Directors
St. Theresa Catholic School Board
Boy Scout Troop #71 Asst. Scoutmaster
Greater Des Moines Partnership
Metro Advisory Council – Goverment Policy Council

Professionally

Clive Delegate to Washington D.C. Lobbying trip
Corporate Account Executive, Iowa Cubs

Previous Community Experience

Clive Parks and Recreation Board as the Vice-Chairman
86th Street Master Plan Committee
Clive Festival President for 4 years
Clive Festival Board 12 years
Clive Budget Committee
Clive Tag Line and Logo Committee
Waste Water Reclamation Authority Board
Clive Fire Department Strategic Planning Committee
Greenbelt Master Plan Committee
Eastern Clive District 1 Advisory Committee

Eric and his wife Kennetha, have two boys, Austin and Carson, and have lived in Clive for amost 20 years.

Click here to contact Eric Klein or call: 515-971-6472.

“Keeping our taxes low and services high are my priority. I will continue to support a balanced-budget approach that focuses on good fiscal stewardship of our tax dollars and responsible growth and redevelopment.”