Council reviews process to move to staggered terms under Iowa Code Chapter 376
Aug 10, 2026
Council reviewed auditor's guidance on transitioning from concurrent to staggered council terms under Iowa Code Chapter 376 and deferred the decision about whether to place the question on the 2026 or 2027 ballot.
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The Harvey City Council reviewed information from the auditor’s office about procedures to transition council members from concurrent terms to staggered terms under Iowa Code Chapter 376. Council members discussed logistics and whether to place the enabling question on the ballot in November 2026 or November 2027, and they deferred the matter for further consideration at a future session.
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