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Residents use public comment to challenge pledge expectations, raise racial concerns
Davenport City Council · December 11, 2025
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Summary
During public comment, multiple speakers said they would not stand for the pledge and linked that choice to historical and ongoing racial injustices; several speakers also thanked departing council members and urged continued engagement.
During the public-comment period at the Dec. 10 Davenport City Council meeting, several residents challenged expectations that citizens stand for the pledge of allegiance and raised broader concerns about racial justice and civic treatment.
Don Mays (4th Ward) said he did not stand for…
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