Public Notice — Floyd
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The Floyd City Council intends to appoint a replacement for a council member who resigned April 6, 2026, for a term expiring January 1, 2028. Electors may instead demand a special election by filing a valid petition within 14 days after an appointment is made.
Key Takeaways
- Council seat vacant effective April 6, 2026
- Council chose appointment to fill the vacancy
- Electors can demand a special election
- Petition must be filed within 14 days after appointment
- Term runs through January 1, 2028
Research context
If you don't respond
If no valid petition is filed within 14 days after the appointment, the Council's appointment stands and the appointed person will serve until January 1, 2028.
What to do next
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Attend the next council meeting
Monitor or attend the regular City of Floyd council meeting where the appointment may be made to observe proceedings.
- 2
Prepare a petition
If you want a special election, prepare and file a valid petition within 14 days after the appointment is made, following Iowa law requirements.
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Contact city officials
Contact the Floyd City Clerk or City Council for appointment date, petition requirements, and filing procedures.
Frequently asked questions
- How long will the appointed council member serve?
- The appointed member would serve the remainder of the term ending January 1, 2028.
- How can I force a special election instead of an appointment?
- File a valid petition requesting a special election within 14 days after the appointment is made.
- When did the council member resign?
- The resignation was received April 6, 2026, creating the vacancy.
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Legal terms in this notice
- appointment
- Council selection of a person to fill the vacant office without holding an election.
- special election
- An election held outside the regular schedule to fill a vacancy if petitioned by voters.
- valid petition
- A formally filed request meeting legal requirements that forces a special election instead of appointment.
Full Notice Text
NOTICE OF INTENT TO FILLVACANCY BY APPOINTMENTTo the Electors of the City of Floyd, Iowa:You are hereby notified that the CityCouncil of the City of Floyd, Iowa, has re-ceived a vacancy for Council Member due toresignation received April 6th, 2026.The office of council member of FloydIowa which expires January 1, 2028, is vacantas of April 6th, 2026, pursuant to Section 69.2,Code of Iowa, 2001.You are further notified that pursuant toSection 372.l3(2) of the Code of Iowa, 200l,the Council has elected to fill the vacancy byappointment, but the electors of the City ofFloyd have the right to file a petition requiringthat the vacancy be filled by a special election.The valid petition must be filed within l4 daysafter the appointment is made, requesting aspecial election to fill the vacancy.The Council may make the appointmentto fill the vacancy at the regular meetin