(October 9, 2026) A Special City Council Meeting will be held to Appoint Bob Inghram as Second Ward Alderman.
During the October 7 Special City Council meeting regarding the vacancy in the Second Ward City Council seat, the wording of the motion created some ambiguity as to whether the motion substituted a name or formally appointed an individual to fill the vacancy.
Although the intent of the motion and the outcome of the vote were understood, a second Special City Council meeting will be held on Wednesday, October 14, at 5:15 p.m. to clarify the motion and formally appoint Bob Inghram to fill the vacancy in the Second Ward City Council seat.
Mr. Inghram will be sworn in following the conclusion of the meeting so that he may participate in the October 14, 2026, City Council meeting.
(September 23, 2026) The City Council elects to proceed with filling the Ward 2 vacancy by appointment pursuant to Iowa Code § 372.13(2)(a). Individuals seeking appointment to the vacant Ward 2 seat shall submit a letter of interest and résumé, together with any letters of recommendation, to [email protected] no later than 5:00 p.m. on October 2, 2026.
Any appointment made by the Council shall be subject to the statutory right of the electors of Ward 2 to petition for a special election. A qualifying petition filed within the time permitted by Iowa Code § 372.13(2)(a) will require a special election, and any Council appointment will be temporary pending that election.
Staff are directed to publish notice, in accordance with Iowa Code §§ 372.13(2)(a) and 362.3, stating the Council’s intent to fill the Ward 2 vacancy by appointment and advising the electors of Ward 2 of their statutory right to petition for a special election. The notice shall advise Ward 2 electors that a petition requesting a special election may be filed with the City Clerk within the period provided by Iowa Code § 372.13(2)(a) and shall state the number of signatures required, either 2,000 or 10 percent of the number of voters at the last regular city election for the 2nd Ward.
Unless a special election is required by a valid petition or otherwise occurs before the next regular city election, the person appointed shall serve until the next regular city election. If an intervening special election for the City occurs, the Ward 2 office shall be placed on the ballot.
A Special Meeting of the City Council shall be held on October 7, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. for the purpose of considering candidates and appointing a qualified person to fill the Ward 2 vacancy.