Davenport Interim City Administrator Mallory Merritt will continue in her role until a new permanent administrator begins, the council determined in an 8-2 vote on an employment agreement with her on Wednesday.
Davenport City Council voted against ratifying employment agreements for Davenport s interim city administrator and interim city attorney during a chaotic meeting, in which the mayor called for cleared council chambers.
A look at who is running for Bettendorf and Davenport city council seats. Davenport also will see a match-up between State Rep. Ken Croken and current Mayor Mike Matson for Davenport mayor.