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Its unclear what will happen next for the representation of Davenports 7th Ward residents after the council voted to remove Derek Cornette from office Thursday night.

7th ward alderman Derek Cornette was removed in a 7-3 vote.

A special council meeting for 5 p.m. Thursday was called by Davenport Mayor Mike Matson. The only item on the agenda is: "Removal of Derek Cornette from the Office of

A special council meeting for 5 p.m. Thursday was called by Davenport Mayor Mike Matson. The only item on the agenda is: "Removal of Derek Cornette from the Office of

Twenty-seven candidates have filed for the Davenports 11 elected offices, which include mayor, two at-large aldermen, and eight ward representatives.

Brandon Westmoreland, a 27-year-old car salesman, is collecting signatures to run for the Davenport office and held a campaign launch party over the weekend.

Todd Allen Pirck is challenging Ward 3 Alderwoman Marion Meginnis.

At least one city council member in Davenport and another in Bettendorf have said they wont run for reelection this fall.

The Davenport city council approved an investigative contract after a lengthy debate.

City attorney accuses council members of "inappropriate behaviors."