The Republican Party has dominated the mayoralty, the city had more Republican mayors than Democratic mayors. In 1953 when the city adopted the Council-Manager form of government the city once again went to non-partisan elections and it continues to this day.
The Republican Party has dominated the mayor's office for many years, with more Republican mayors than Democratic ones in the city. The adoption of a Council-Manager form of government in 1953 led to non-partisan elections being implemented, which have remained in place ever since.