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Davenport commission approves hiring plan to add seven positions to reduce investigation backlog

5793637 · September 10, 2025
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Summary

The commission approved Director Lacey's request to hire additional staff: the changes would raise commission headcount from three to ten, adding investigators, intake specialists, interns and a paid on-call mediator to address a backlog.

The Davenport Civil Rights Commission on Sept. 9 authorized Director Lacey to proceed with hiring a package of new positions intended to reduce an investigation backlog and replace departed staff. The commission voted to allow hiring for the positions presented by Director Lacey; the motion was made by Commissioner Holly and seconded by Commissioner Boyd and carried on a voice vote. Director Lacey described the staffing proposal as follows: add 1 senior civil…

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