City council approves special election to fill vacant Ward 1 seat

At its September 11 meeting, the Des Moines City Council moved to hold a special election to fill the vacant Ward 1 seat. The seat was vacated following the resignation of Councilperson Indira Sheumaker. The special election to fill the seat will be held concurrent with the regular city elections scheduled for November 7.

Persons interested in running for the Ward 1 council seat have until September 21 to file campaign paperwork with the city clerk.

As previously stated, the LBNA will host a city council candidate forum. Stay tuned for details.