The committee of county officers voted to declare its intent to fill the District 2 Board of Supervisors vacancy by appointment. Per Iowa Code section 69.14A, the county Auditor, Recorder, and Treasurer are responsible for determining whether to appoint a replacement or to hold a special election. The vacancy was created following Supervisor Rogers resignation announcement on February 17.

Electors in Linn County District 2 have the right to file a petition requiring that the vacancy be filled by special election. Petitions can be filed after the date of publication of the declaration of intent, which will be published in the Gazette on February 26, 2025. The petition must meet the requirements as stated in Iowa Code section 331.306 and be filed with the Auditor’s Office by March 12, 2025 at 5 p.m. If a petition meeting the requirements is received within the 14 days after publication of the declaration of intent, a special election shall be called.

Linn County Auditor Todd Taylor, Recorder Carolyn Siebrecht, and Treasurer Brent Oleson will meet Thursday, March 13 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss next steps in the process.