Marshalltown announced Monday night through a release they will be accepting letters of interest for the Third Ward vacancy. If the City Council decides to appoint someone to the position, the new councilor would sit for 2 meetings before the vacant seat is on the September 12th special election. The new councilor would be there for August 28th and Sept 11th meetings. The short-term appointment is legal, and some City Councilors want to go through with the plan even though it is just 2 meetings. Candidates who are interested for appointment must submit a letter of interest addressed to Mayor Joel Greer and sent via email to clerk@marshalltown-ia.gov or mailed or delivered to City Hall, 24 N. Center St., Marshalltown, IA 50158, with the name, address, and why the individual is interested by 4 p.m. on Thursday, Aug. 10. Interviews will be conducted during the Aug. 14 regular meeting. A resolution to appoint would likely be approved after the interviews.
Zach Tomesch, News Director KFJB