A special election has been announced to fill a vacant position on the Brighton City Council.

According to a release from Washington County Auditor, Dan Widmer, the date of the election will be Tuesday, March 26. Any Brighton residents interested in getting their name on the ballot may now pick up nomination paperwork at the Washington County Auditor’s Office. This includes a properly completed Affidavit of Candidacy and Nomination Petition. Paperwork must be submitted to the Brighton City Clerk by Friday, March 1 at 5 p.m.

Necessary paperwork can also be obtained by contacting the Auditor’s Office at 319-653-7717, emailing ltorres-potter@co.washington.ia.us, or by downloading them at co.washington.ia.us. For further information, contact Brighton City Hall at 319-694-2695.