When will the Early City Council fill the vacancy?

The council intends to fill the vacancy by appointment at its regular meeting on June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.

Who resigned from the Early City Council?

The vacancy was created by the resignation of Xavier DeLao.

How can voters force a special election instead of an appointment?

Voters must file a valid petition with the City Clerk within 14 days after this notice's publication or within 14 days after the appointment is made.

Public Hearing — Early

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The Early City Council will fill a council vacancy by appointment at a regular meeting on June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.; electors may instead force a special election by filing a valid petition within 14 days of publication or appointment.

Key Takeaways

Council to appoint replacement on June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Vacancy caused by Xavier DeLao's resignation
Residents can demand a special election
Petition must be filed within 14 days of publication or appointment
File petition with the City Clerk to trigger election

Published: May 7, 2026 · 2 weeks ago
Category: Public Hearing
City: Early

Research context

6 public hearing notices in Early (last 12 months)

What to do next

1
Attend the council meeting
Attend the City Council meeting in the Council room in Early, Iowa on June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m. to observe the appointment.
2
File a petition for special election
If you want a special election, file a valid petition with the City Clerk within 14 days of this notice's publication or within 14 days after the appointment.
3
Contact the City Clerk
Contact the Early City Clerk to confirm publication date, petition requirements, and filing procedures before submitting a petition.

Frequently asked questions

When will the Early City Council fill the vacancy?: The council intends to fill the vacancy by appointment at its regular meeting on June 2, 2026 at 6:00 p.m.
Who resigned from the Early City Council?: The vacancy was created by the resignation of Xavier DeLao.
How can voters force a special election instead of an appointment?: Voters must file a valid petition with the City Clerk within 14 days after this notice's publication or within 14 days after the appointment is made.

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Legal terms in this notice

appointment: Filling a vacancy by selecting a replacement rather than holding a public election.
special election: An election held outside the regular schedule to fill a vacancy if voters so request.
petition: A formal written request from electors asking the city to hold a special election.

Full Notice Text

CITY OF EARLYNOTICE OF INTENT TO FILLCITY COUNCIL VACANCY BYAPPOINTMENT	 The City of Early, Sac County, Iowa,has a vacancy on the City Council createdby the resignation of Xavier DeLao.	 Pursuant to Section 372.13 (2) (a)(1)of the Code of Iowa, notice is herebygiven that the City Council of Early, SacCounty, Iowa intends to fill this vacancyby appointment during a regular councilMeeting that will be held at the CityCouncil room in Early, Iowa at 6:00 p.m.on June 2nd, 2026. However, the electorsof the City of Early have the right to filea petition requiring that the vacancy befilled by a special election. If electorswish to require a special election, a validpetition requesting a special election mustbe filed with the City Clerk within 14 daysafter publication of this notice or within14 days after the appointment is made. Ifno such petition is filed,