April 23, 2024

City officials considering unpopular fire cuts

DAVENPORT — The fire department cuts Davenport officials are considering aren’t very popular.

Some residents have posted signs in their yards declaring “Fire Truck closed today. Contact your alderman.”

The city council is considering whether to approve more than $600,000 in public safety cuts in its proposed $201.7 million budget. Mayor Frank Klipsch says he hopes the fire cuts will be a short-term solution.