Associated Press
DUBUQUE, Ia. The city of Dubuque will pay more than $1.8 million to settle a gender discrimination lawsuit brought by a former police captain who accused the city and police chief of fostering a culture of sexism in the department.
The city does not admit any wrongdoing in approving the settlement, which goes to Abby Simon and her lawyers, the Telegraph Herald reported Tuesday.
Simon said in her lawsuit that she was passed over in 2016 and 2017 for promotion to captain, despite having received better test and interview scores than the men who were promoted. Simon was promoted to captain in 2018 after filing a complaint, but said she faced hostility from fellow officers and Chief Mark Dalsing.
Dubuque Mayor Roy Buol Releases Statement on Protest in Washington D.C.
Statement from Dubuque Mayor Roy D. Buol As the public is aware, both the U.S. House and Senate were in session today to certify the results of the presidential election. Persons clashed with police and smashed through doors leading into the Capitol and beyond. Dubuque Police Chief Mark Dalsing and Dubuque County Sheriff Joe Kennedy continue to monitor the situation and maintain open channels of communication with state and federal partner agencies. Locally, they report no indications of any threats or issues. Our local law enforcement professionals will remain on alert and citizens can remain confident that public safety remains our top priority.