Approving Appointment of Shannon Poe to fill vacant
Mayor Seat, vacated by Mayor Jake Ellwood who resigned
WHEREAS, The City of Monticello, Iowa is an incorporated City within Jones County, Iowa; and
WHEREAS, Mayor Jake Ellwood resigned on August 31, 2026, leaving vacant the Mayor seat, and
WHEREAS, The City Council previously directed staff to publish notice of the Council’s intent to fill the open Mayor seat by appointment at the Council meeting of October 19, 2026, and
WHEREAS, Notice, pursuant to Iowa Code § 372.13, was published as directed by the City Council with said notice appearing in the October 14, 2025 edition of the Monticello Express, a copy of said notice being appended hereto, and
WHEREAS, The required notice informed the public of their opportunity and right to demand a special election and the steps and timeframes associated therewith and no public election was demanded, and
WHEREAS, The Council received notification from 4 residents that they were interested, willing and able to serve in the capacity of Mayor. After reviewing their letters of interest and their presentation at the September 21, 2026 Council meeting, the Council found Shannon Poe to be qualified for appointment.
NOW THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED that this City Council of Monticello, Iowa does hereby appoint Shannon Poe to fill the open Mayor seat left open by Jake Ellwood’s resignation.
IN TESTIMONY WHEREOF, I have hereunto subscribed my name and caused the Great Seal for the City of Monticello, Iowa to be affixed. Done this 19th day of October 2026.
Scott Brighton, Mayor Pro Tem
Attest:
Sally Hinrichsen, City Clerk/Treasurer