Tom Cope was first elected to the Johnston City Council in 2011 and has lived in Johnston since 2004.

Occupation

• Partner in a small business that is based in Johnston

Professional Activities

• Member Alternate Representative, Des Moines Metropolitan Planning Organization
• Member Representative, Johnston Economic Development Corporation Board of Directors
• Member Representative, Johnston Chamber of Commerce Board of Directors
• Member Representative, Metro Waste Authority
• Member Representative, Finance/HR Committee
• Member Representative, Economic Development Committee 
• Member, MAC-Legislative Advisory Committee

Community Activities

• Former Board of Trustees Member at his church
• Youth sports coach

Family
He lives in Green Meadows West with his wife Lynn, son Davis and daughter Harper.