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Latrice Lacey
Director
226 W 4th St.
Davenport, IA 52801
Phone:
(563) 326-7888
Fax:
(563) 326-7956
Email:

Welcome to the website of the davenport civil rights commission! 

Our mission is to eliminate discrimination based on race, color, religion, creed, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin or ancestry, age, mental or physical disability, marital status and familial status within the areas of employment, housing, public accommodation, education and credit. At the Davenport Civil Rights Commission, we investigate discrimination complaints, educate the Davenport community about federal, state, and local civil rights law, recommend legislation to enforce the Davenport Civil Rights Ordinance, and collaborate with federal, state and local civil rights agencies. We are committed to serving you!

* Please note our office closes for staff in-service at 1 p.m. on the 3rd Friday of every month.  The next in-service is on August 21, 2026.

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A Message from Our Director:

 Dear Community Members of the City of Davenport,

The health and safety of community members, visitors, customers and our staff at the Davenport Civil Rights Commission is always our top priority.  Amid concerns about the potential exposure to COVID-19 (corona virus) as a precautionary measure, we have made the decision to close the office and work from home until further notice. We assure you that we have everything in place to continue serving your civil rights needs as this situation develops.  The office is still functioning and ready to serve, we will limit communication to telephone and email correspondence.  For telephone correspondence, you can call our office and leave and message and we will return the call within 24 hours.  We have decided to take these measures to comply with social distancing recommendations to reduce the risk of spreading the virus.

During this time, we ask that you follow CDC guidelines on how to reduce the risk of spreading the virus. Although we will be working during this time period, I reiterate that we will be limiting communication to telephone and email. 

Below are some ways for us to serve you at home and protect your civil rights during this pandemic:

  • Always feel free to contact us during the business hours of 8am to 5pm via telephone at 563-326-7888 and via email at [email protected] for assistance or questions.
  • If you need a physical copy of a civil rights complaint form, we can mail or email one to you. Please contact us via telephone or email to request a complaint form. To return the form, you can:
    • mail it to: Davenport Civil Rights Commission, 226 West 4th Street, Davenport, Iowa 52801;
    • email a scanned copy to [email protected]; or
    • fax a copy to 563-326-7956.

The Davenport Civil Rights Commission is committed to keeping this community safe and informed while continuing to protect the civil rights needs throughout the community as we navigate this situation. Thank you for your understanding as we work through this situation together. Working together as a community, we can prevent the spread of this virus and potentially save lives in the process.

Sincerely,

Latrice L. Lacey
Director of the Davenport Civil Rights Commission