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Board opts to fill county reporter vacancy by appointment; public notice to run Nov. 19–20
Summary
Following the resignation of Arlene Shoff, the board decided to fill the Jackson County reporter vacancy by appointment and directed the auditor to publish the statutory notice on Nov. 19 and 20 with an intended appointment effective Jan. 2, 2026; supervisors aim to make the appointment at the Dec. 2 meeting.
The auditor told supervisors she had received a resignation from Arlene Shoff as Jackson County reporter and reviewed Iowa-code requirements for filling the vacancy by appointment or special election. After discussion, the board voted to proceed by appointment and directed the auditor to publish the required public notice in the county newspapers on Nov. 19 and 20. One supervisor said, "I would like to appoint them at our December 2," reflecting the board's aim to make the appointment at the Dec. 2 meeting with an effective start date of Jan. 2, 2026.
The auditor explained that state law requires publishing notice at least four but not more than 20 days before an appointment and that citizens would retain the right to petition for a special election after the notice. The board instructed the auditor to finalize the notice language and timing and to accept applications in the published window.
