Dubuque City Council Candidate: Chris Staver
Driven by service. Built on trust. Focused on results.
Dubuque City Council Candidate: Chris Staver
Driven by service. Built on trust. Focused on results.
A letter to Dubuque residents from Chris
Dear Neighbor,
Dubuque is my home. It's where I grew up, where I'm raising my children, and where I built Copper Kettle—not just as a business, but as a commitment to our community. I started with the belief that if you show up, work hard, and treat people right, good things will follow. That belief has shaped my life, and now it’s guiding my campaign for City Council.
I’m running because I believe our city should work for everyone. Every person in Dubuque deserves to feel heard, respected, and supported by our local government. That means being responsive. That means solving problems, not avoiding them. And that means building partnerships with the very people who make this city strong: you.
This isn’t about politics. It’s about our city's future. It’s about neighborhoods where families feel safe, where small businesses can grow, and where city services work as they should. It’s about making sure decisions reflect the voices and values of the entire community—not just what fits neatly into an agenda.
I know the challenges we face because I’ve faced them too—as a business owner, a parent, and a resident trying to make things work in a city I care deeply about. I’ve seen how bureaucracy can get in the way of progress, and I’m ready to change that—not with noise, but with solutions.
If I earn your vote, I will bring a fresh approach to City Hall. I’ll listen with purpose. I’ll lead with humility. And I’ll work every day to help make Dubuque a place where opportunity is real and where government earns your trust through effective community engagement.
Let’s build something better—together.
With respect and gratitude,
Chris Staver
A FRESH APPROACH
A City That Works for Everyone
Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Progress
Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Progress
Chris’s platform focuses on enhancing community engagement between city government and the residents it serves. His belief is straightforward: we are the City. When residents are treated like partners—not problems—real progress with local government becomes possible.
Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Progress
Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Progress
Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Progress
Safer streets. Better parks. Public spaces that work for families. Stronger neighborhoods that reflect the pride, care, and values of everyone who calls them home. Through community engagement, Chris will ensure that local government prioritizes livability across every part of Dubuque.
Real Transparency
Neighborhood-by-Neighborhood Progress
Support for Small Business and Local Jobs
Transparency in community engagement means having authentic conversations and listening before decisions are made—not merely checking a box after those decisions are already finalized. It involves hearing different perspectives and allowing space for the full story to be understood, especially within the context of local government.
Support for Small Business and Local Jobs
Support for Small Business and Local Jobs
Support for Small Business and Local Jobs
Chris understands the challenges of building something from the ground up. He is committed to fostering community engagement, fighting to reduce red tape, encouraging entrepreneurship, and strengthening Dubuque’s economic foundation through effective local government.
A Responsive Government
Support for Small Business and Local Jobs
A Responsive Government
Chris believes every resident deserves to be treated like a customer—with respect, accountability, and follow-through. In the spirit of community engagement, if it matters to residents, it should matter to local government.
Investing in Our Future
Support for Small Business and Local Jobs
A Responsive Government
Chris will support smart growth and practical investments that strengthen Dubuque for the next generation, always prioritizing community engagement and ensuring that local government decisions center around the needs of the community.
Serving The Community
Chris Staver is a local small business owner and community leader running for Dubuque City Council At-Large. Best known as the founder of Copper Kettle, Chris built more than a restaurant—he built a relationship with his community through engagement. He’s running not to be a politician, but to serve and solve problems. His goal is to make local government more respectful, responsive, and focused on outcomes that work for everyone.
"I'm running to help lead a city government that sees every resident as a customer, every neighborhood as vital, and every challenge as solvable."
GET INVOLVED
We’re building something better—together.
How to help with community engagement: Display a yard sign, volunteer for door-knocking or phone banking, host a neighborhood meet-and-greet, and donate to support outreach and voter education initiatives for our campaign.
Call 563-580-1383 or email Chris@StaverforDubuque.com
SUPPORT VOTER EDUCATION
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Support Chris Staver for Dubuque City Council — A Fresh Approach for Our Community Your donation helps bring a fresh, common-sense approach to City Hall — one focused on listening first, solving problems, and putting residents first. Every contribution, big or small, helps us connect with voters, grow community partnerships, and ensure Dubuque has leadership that works for everyone. Political contributions are not tax-deductible.
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