Waukee City Council Candidate Forum — Thursday, October 23, 2025
Local leadership shapes everyday life—from public safety and parks to streets, business growth, and the long-term vision of our community. On Thursday, October 23, 2025, the Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce will host a nonpartisan City Council Candidate Forum to help residents hear directly from those hoping to serve.
Who’s participating:
Kala Anderson
raduate. I grew up of a farm with working class families. As a young parent I had to overcome the issues with housing and childcare while working in manufacturing, before I was able to put myself through college and hone in on what I wanted to do.
Jon Eichhorn
I have been living in Waukee, Iowa with my wife, Anna, since 2010. We love it
here! I am committed to this community and will continue to be active. Anna and I enjoy everything Waukee and the surrounding area has to offer. We are always up for an adventure and seeking new experiences. I look forward to enjoying our wonderful restaurants, music venues, parks, library, and special events.
I am a risk management professional with an entrepreneurial spirit. I am a firm believer in creating a collaborative environment, learning from one another, and doing better every day. I have had opportunities to work at world class organizations including Deloitte, Dwolla, Wells Fargo, and Crossmint. I have a broad worldview from my opportunities traveling domestically and internationally.
I am excited about the potential opportunity to represent and serve you. I will work hard to be your voice as a Waukee resident. I will listen to your thoughts, ideas, questions, and concerns. I will make decisions focused on the future and what is best for our thriving community long term. I will base my approach on the following guiding principles: communication, respect, commitment, integrity, and sound judgement.
I have always asked “why?”. This helps me really understand a particular topic in detail and think about it from various angles and perspectives. I will continue to ask “why?”.
It would be an honor to receive your vote on Tuesday, November 4, 2025. We are in this together!
Lori Lyon
Lori Lyon grew up in the small farming community of Maynard, in NE Iowa. Lori and her husband, Larry, have lived in Waukee for 30 years and have raised three sons here. Lori has a BA from U
NI, and a MA from Viterbo University.
After 32 years as a public school educator, she now serves as a part-time private reading consultant for school districts throughout Iowa. Lorihas participated in the Waukee Leadership Institute and has served her community for the past eight years on the Waukee Community School Board. She has served as Board President, has served on the Finance Committee, and has been head of the Policy and Capital Projects Committees.
Lori is an enthusiastic gardener, with a large flower and vegetable garden and is a big college football fan.
Lori supports the previous Council’s work on the comprehensive plan and is eager to bring her leadership skills and experience with rapid growth and vision planning to the Waukee City Council. Her beliefs are simple – Everyone is important, open communication can solve all problems, and hard work matters!
Anna Pierce
Anna Bergman Pierce is a homegrown, Waukee educated and raised, long time resident of Waukee.
She currently serves as the most tenured Council member within the City, a position she
has held humbly since 2016. Anna is an attorney by trade, specializing in real estate and business law. Anna resides in an older Waukee neighborhood with her family in a home she proudly purchased from a former City Councilman.
When she’s not working or serving our City, you can find her on our trails, at our local gyms and yoga studios or at her family horse farm just outside City limits. Anna is a passionate animal lover and advocate and a big proponent of sustainability and land conservative efforts.
Leigh White
Leigh White is a lifelong Iowan, entrepreneur, and community advocate with a passion for helping businesses and families thrive. As Founder and Chair of Myriad Advisor Solutions, a Waukee-based firm that supports small businesses nationwide with technology, compliance, and operational solutions, Leigh has spent her career turning ideas into lasting success stories.
A Des Moines native, Leigh built her early career in leadership roles at major communications companies across the country before returning home to focus on entrepreneurship. Over the past two decades, she has founded eight businesses, led eight companies, and successfully sold four—earning a reputation as an innovative problem-solver and trusted business leader.
Under her direction, Myriad has become known for its personal approach and commitment to client relationships, with a referral-driven growth model and a client retention rate of more than 98%.
Beyond her professional work, Leigh is deeply engaged in her community. She believes in fostering a safe, vibrant, and fiscally responsible Waukee—where businesses can grow, families can flourish, and residents have the resources they need to succeed.
Leigh holds multiple certifications in networking and programming. She’s also a proud mother of two adult children—her daughter Danielle, a co-owner at Myriad, and her son, a high school teacher and Army Reserve veteran. When she’s not leading teams or serving her community, Leigh enjoys biking the trails around Waukee and spending time with her two dogs.
Our goal is a respectful, informative evening that helps voters compare perspectives, priorities, and approaches to leading Waukee forward.
Why it matters? City Council decisions influence:
Growth & development: how and where Waukee grows, and how we welcome new employers while supporting existing businesses.
Infrastructure & mobility: streets, trails, and transportation that keep our community connected.
Public safety & services: resources that protect and serve residents.
Quality of life: parks, recreation, and amenities that make Waukee home.
In short: local elections are where your voice carries the furthest.
Event details
Date: Thursday, October 23, 2025 5:30p-7:00p
Host: Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce
Moderated by: Ryan Moon, Director of Government Relations and Public Policy
Audience questions: Submit ahead via the google doc link provided
Accessibility: We’re committed to an inclusive event. If you need accommodations, please contact us in advance.
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Vote on Election Day- your participation shapes Waukee’s next chapter.
For media inquiries, accommodation requests, or general questions, please contact Aly Davis, President & CEO, Waukee Area Chamber of Commerce at aly@waukeechamber.com
Let’s show up, listen well, and lead with the Waukee Way—collaboration, respect, and a shared commitment to the future we’re building together.
