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Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the Special Election Date and…

Newton City Council · Sep 21, 2026 · Public safety · City staff

Recorded in the minutes as “Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the Special Election Date and adopting ballot language on the proposition of a new electric utility franchise…”. Passed 6–0; names not recorded.

What this means (Resolution): A formal council decision, usually made in one vote.

More from the record

Recorded in the minutes as: “21. Resolution calling a special election, setting March 2, 2027, as the Special Election Date and adopting ballot language on the proposition of a new electric utility franchise agreement between the City of Newton and Interstate Power and Light Company Moved by Hallam, seconded by Simbro to adopt … Motion: amend the summary language by adding: " to be spent on repair and improvement of facilities, public safety operations and equipment, public transportation and public grounds infrastructure"”. The minutes add: “he Resolution.”

Motion as recorded: “amend the summary language by adding: " to be spent on repair and improvement of facilities, public safety operations and equipment, public transportation and public grounds infrastructure"”.

The minutes give only the count (6–0), so individual votes are Not in the record. Vote line as printed: “AYES: 6. NAYS: None.”.

Source Full minutes for the whole Sep 21, 2026 meeting, p. 2 (saved copy) · Agenda packet · All votes at this meeting

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