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 held power over the mayor's office for many years, with more Republican mayors than Democratic ones in the city. In 1953, when the city switched to a Council-Manager form of government, non-partisan elections were adopted, and this practice continues today.