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Resident alleges unwanted touching by alderman, asks council for formal review
Summary
James Woods told the council he was physically touched without consent by an alderman as the council member walked to executive session and asked the council to formally review the incident under Iowa law.
A Davenport resident on Wednesday asked the City Council to formally review an incident he described as unwanted physical contact by an alderman and urged officials to treat the matter seriously and investigate under state law.
Why it matters: A public allegation of unwanted touching by an elected official raises personnel, ethics and potential legal concerns. The resident asked the council to review the interaction and take steps to prevent similar…
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