Council Opening

Just found out today that one of Roland's city council members, Erin Varley, is resigning his position. He has accepted a new job with his employer in Pennsylvania, and will be moving within a couple months.

Erin has lived in Roland about 6 years, and has been a real asset to the community. He has helped out with Roland Days, and has a good head for working thru items that have come before the city council. As a mayor, I'm sorry to see him go off the council. And as a mayor, and on a personal level, I'm sorry to see fine folks like him and his family leaving Roland.

But it sounds like a good opportunity for him and his family. He certainly seems to have Eby Trailers on solid footing in Story City.

So, that means the remaining council will have a spot to fill on the council. I believe this is how it works....The council can choose to have an election, or the council can appoint someone. If the council chooses to appoint someone, if 10% of the people who voted in the last election sign a petition to force an election, then the appointee cannot take office, and there will be an election.

I'd rather not have an election, as that will probably cost the city a thousand dollars or more. I'd rather find somebody interested in the position who has an interest and aptitude for the position. This person will serve about 1 year, as Erin's spot was up for election in November of 2011 anyway.

So if you have an interest in being a city council member, let your name with Deneen at City Hall, or me, or one of the city council members. Stayed tuned....