HomeMy WebLinkAboutA003 - Resolution No. 80-353 adopted August 26, 1980 RESOLUTION NO. 80-353
A RESOLUTION CALLING A SPECIAL ELECTION
TO FILL A VACANCY IN THE AMES CITY
COUNCIL
WHEREAS, Gladys Van Drie did submit her resignation as Ames
City Council Member from the First Ward effective as of noon
on August 26, 1980; and,
WHEREAS, a valid petition has been presented to the Ames
City Council signed by fifty-seven eligible electors en-
titled to vote to fill the said office in question, a number
greater than two percent of the number who voted for candi-
dates for said office at the last preceding election at
which the office was on the ballot, to request that a spe-
cial election be held November 4, 1980, concurrent with the
general election, for the purpose of electing a council
representative from the First Ward for the balance of the
aforesaid unexpired term;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, by the City Council of the
City of Ames, Iowa that pursuant to the requirements of
Section 372 . 13 Code of Iowa and other applicable laws of the
State, a special election shall be and is hereby called, to
be held concurrent with the general election on November 4,
1980 to fill the office of Ames City Council Member from the
First Ward for the balance of the unexpired term which ends
at noon on the first day in January, 1982, which is not a
Sunday or legal holiday.
Adopted this 26th day of August 1980.
F. Paul Goodland, Mayor
Attest:
GinL Bicknese, City Clerk