Mary L. Wells
Democratic · IA · Polk County Treasurer
Mary L. Wells has been Polk County Treasurer since 2021 and is the first Black county treasurer in Iowa. She is an Army National Guard veteran who ran business operations at large companies, and she says she wants to keep cutting wait times for residents.
Where Mary L. Wells stands, based on their records
Supports
Government Efficiency (1 record)
Track record
Track record — Government Efficiency
Government Efficiency · 1 support
Announced that vehicle title transfers would be handled by appointment only starting January 1, 2023, to cut time residents spend waiting in the office.
December 9, 2022Supports Government Efficiency
Source: polkcountyiowa.gov
Track record — General
General · 3 records
Launched a "Polk Proud" campaign urging car buyers and dealers to title vehicles in Polk County, after a state law let owners title in any county and fees moved elsewhere.
March 30, 2026
Source: axios.com
Announced that, starting January 1, 2022, private vehicle sales must include a bill of sale showing the price before the title can be transferred.
December 28, 2021
Source: polkcountyiowa.gov
Was appointed Polk County Treasurer by a unanimous vote of the county supervisors, filling the seat left open by the death of Mary Maloney.
March 9, 2021
Source: polkcountyiowa.gov
Past race Mary L. Wells ran in:
- County Treasurer · November 3, 2026 · Polk County, Iowa · incumbent