NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILL COUNCILPERSON AT LARGE VACANCY BY APPOINTMENT

The City of Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, has a vacancy in the Councilperson, At large position due to the resignation of Jessica Garcia, effective August 15, 2023.

Pursuant to Section 372.13, (2), (a) of the Code of Iowa, notice is hereby given that the City Council of Denison, Crawford County Iowa, intends to fill this vacancy by appointment during the regular city council meeting that will be held at Denison City Hall at 5:00 p.m. on Tuesday, October 3, 2023.  However, the electors of the City of Denison have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by a special election.  If electors wish to require a special election, a valid petition requesting a special election must be filed with the city clerk within fourteen (14) days after publication of this notice or within fourteen (14) days after the appointment is made.  If no such petition is filed, the appointment shall be for the period until the next pending election as defined in Section 69.12 of the Code of Iowa.

Eligible electors of the City of Denison, Crawford County, Iowa, wanting to be considered for appointment should submit a request in writing to the City Clerk’s office by 4:00 p.m. on Thursday, September 28, 2023.