Brad Cavanagh was sworn in as the next Mayor of Dubuque in a ceremony yesterday in the city council chambers. Cavanaugh, who is 43, succeeds Dubuque’s longest-serving mayor, Roy Buol who did not run for reelection. Soon after taking the oath, Cavanagh thanked residents for supporting his campaign for mayor and expressed his enthusiasm for the future. Cavanaugh said he hopes to lead the City Council by encouraging members to listen to the needs of residents. A short time later, council members officially approved holding a special election for the council seat he vacated.















