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Jackson County recorder submits retirement; board accepts resignation and discusses replacement options
Summary
Jackson County recorder Arlene Shaw submitted a resignation with a Dec. 31, 2025 effective date; the board accepted the resignation and discussed whether to appoint a replacement or call a special election and the required newspaper notice and petition rights.
The board accepted a resignation letter from the Jackson County recorder, signed in the transcript as "Arlene Shaw," notifying the board of retirement with a final day of Dec. 31, 2025.
The auditor read the letter aloud: "Dear board of supervisors, please accept this letter as a formal notification of my retirement from my position as the Jackson County reporter. My last day will be 12/31/2025." Board members moved to accept the resignation with regret and appreciation for her years of service. The board discussed next steps for filling the vacancy: Iowa code procedures allow either an appointment or a special election; if the board appoints, citizens have the right to petition for a special election after the notice is published in the official newspaper. County staff advised the board they may begin the process now and should publish the required notice when the board declares its intentions.
Supervisors asked staff to coordinate timelines and to place an item on the next agenda to make an official decision about appointment versus election procedures.
