(Griswold,Iowa) – The City of Griswold has posted a notice seeking people interested in joining the City Council. A seat became available with the announcement Xavier Johnson chose to vacate his elected seat. He was one of three people elected this past November to the City Council At-Large. Johnson currently serves as Assistant Librarian at the Griswold Public Library.

The City says “Due to section 362.5(A) of the Iowa Code, an elected city officer is not entitled to receive any other compensation for any other city office or city employment during that officer’s tenure in office, but may be reimbursed for actual expenses incurred.” City Clerk Carmen Sorensen told KJAN News Johnson could have remained on the Council if he would have resigned from his position with the library.

Persons interested in filling the City Council seat in Griswold should contact City Hall at 712-778-2615, or e-mail cityclerk@griswoldia.gov.  The deadline to express your desire to sit on the Council is February 9, 2024, in order to be appointed during the Council’s meeting on February 12th (2024).