Mayor / Council

Mayor Jim Nelson has proudly served as Mayor since January 2, 2024. He finds his role deeply rewarding through the opportunity to help his community and serve the residents of Britt. Mayor Nelson is committed to supporting growth, strengthening local connections, and ensuring Britt remains a great place to live and work.

A lifelong resident of Britt, Iowa, Mayor Nelson has lived in the community his entire life, except for three years when he honorably served in the United States Army. His time in the military helped shape his strong sense of leadership, discipline, and dedication to public service.

He holds a bachelor’s degree in Business and Human Resource Management, bringing valuable knowledge and experience to his role as mayor.

Mayor Nelson and his wife are proud parents of four children. Outside of his mayoral duties, he enjoys golfing, fishing, gardening, woodworking, and bike riding. He is also an avid sports fan, cheering on the Green Bay Packers, Iowa Hawkeyes, West Hancock Eagles, and the Indiana Fever.

Mayor Nelson remains dedicated to serving Britt with integrity, commitment, and pride.

Council Person

He enjoys helping out in the community. Some of his hobbies and interests include motorcycles, classic cars, and racing.

He joined the City Council in 2023 to be able to serve the people of Britt.

Todd’s current term on the council will expire in 2027.

Todd Romer has served on the Britt City Council since November 18, 2025. He is passionate about city policies and community growth, and he finds it rewarding to help make decisions that support the future of Britt and its residents.

Todd brings a diverse background of experience to the council. He worked as a welder for 25 years and has also worked as a contractor. Earlier in his career, he served as an anti-submarine operator and search and rescue swimmer, experiences that helped shape his strong work ethic and commitment to service.

Todd grew up on a farm north of Maquoketa, Iowa, and has lived in several parts of the country including Washington, D.C., Florida, California, and Colorado. These experiences have given him a broad perspective that he brings to his role in local government.

In his free time, Todd enjoys playing darts, gardening, and camping. He and his wife have two daughters, and family is an important part of his life. Todd is also an avid sports fan who cheers for the Iowa State Cyclones, the Minnesota Twins, and the Minnesota Vikings.

Noland Stewart, who is originally an Indiana Hoosier, came to call Britt his home when he and his family moved to the area three years ago to bring his wife back home where she was raised.

Noland and his family stay involved in the community in various ways, such as volunteering for the local high school, childcare center, helping their local church, and now serving Britt’s City Council.

Noland has a diverse background in ministry, education, and non-profit business management and holds various degrees in Ministry, Business Administration, and Leadership.

He is passionate about community revitalization, the city of Britt and his family!

Brad attended the Music Business Institute of Atlanta, where he earned an associate degree and developed a strong interest in the music industry. Music remains one of his lifelong passions.

In addition to music, Brad enjoys racing and is a big fan of NASCAR and NHRA. When he’s not following the latest races or enjoying music, Brad values spending time with his family. He has a son, two brothers, and a sister.

Before returning to Britt, Brad lived in Steamboat, Iowa, and Atlanta, Georgia, experiences that broadened his perspective and appreciation for small-town communities. Today, he is proud to serve the city where he grew up and to work alongside fellow residents to make Britt an even better place to live.