The committee of county officers today voted to reaffirm its decision to fill the District 2 Board of Supervisors vacancy by appointment because it did not receive a valid petition meeting the requirements as stated in Iowa Code section 331.306 from electors in District 2 to trigger a special election.

The application for District 2 Linn County Supervisor is available on the Linn County website. Applications are due by March 23 at 11:59 p.m. All applications are subject to public records requirements. Applicants must include a resume and cover letter with their application. Applications submitted without a resume or cover letter will not be considered. The applicant selected will serve until the 2026 general election, or until a special election is triggered by one of the following:

• A valid petition is received and filed
• A change in state law that requires vacancies to be filled by special election

Linn County Auditor Todd Taylor, Recorder Carolyn Siebrecht, and Treasurer Brent Oleson will meet on Wednesday, March 26 at 1:30 p.m. to discuss applications received and the next steps in the process.