Dear Community of Davenport,
I write to you today not only as a father and husband but as a concerned member of our community who can no longer remain silent in the face of systemic injustice and failure. It is with a heavy heart and a deep sense of responsibility that I inform you of a lawsuit that will be filed against the City of Davenport, Iowa.
The decision to take this step was not made lightly. However, it has become painfully clear that the city’s actions, or rather its inactions, have caused harm to my family and to many of you. The city’s failure to properly address and investigate crimes within its own borders, coupled with its retaliation against those who have dared to speak out, leaves us with no choice but to pursue legal action.
My family and I have been subjected to not only unlawful retaliation but also a series of incidents where the city’s negligence put innocent lives at risk. Information suggests crimes were committed and the city attempted to cover up their wrongdoing. After disclosure, the city has allowed these conditions to persist, turning a blind eye to the real and present dangers in our own homes and neighborhoods.
This lawsuit is not just about my family or my personal struggle. It is about the collective well-being of our entire community. It is about ensuring that our families are no longer forced to live in environments where their health and safety are at risk. It is about demanding accountability for a city that has failed to protect its residents, and for a government that has allowed crimes to be swept under the rug for far too long.
Additionally, I have uncovered deeply troubling practices that cannot and should not be ignored. There have been instances where “inspection logs” were destroyed, making it appear that inspections were completed and passed when, in reality, they were either never conducted or ignored serious health and safety violations. These actions deliberately obstructed the ability to track the true state of dangerous conditions in our buildings and homes.
Moreover, I have discovered that city inspectors have acted outside the boundaries of the law — operating without valid licenses or credentials, undermining the integrity of the inspection process. To make matters worse, one inspector was found to have been in rehab or under the influence of drugs and alcohol while carrying out his duties, endangering the lives of everyone in the community. This same inspector appears to have accepted a bribe, or quid pro quo, from a local contractor (Hong Le, C&L Plaza, Granite and More). On top of all this, I have evidence of extortion, where individuals in power have exploited their positions for personal gain, threatening residents who dare to question or report these illegal activities.
I want to make it clear that if it were not for these grave failures—these crimes, these toxic conditions, and the retaliation against anyone who dares to speak out — this lawsuit would never have been necessary. We should be able to live in a city where justice prevails, where our rights are protected, and where the government we trust upholds its duties to protect all of us. Unfortunately, that is not the case, and we are left with no option but to fight for the truth.
This action is for all of us. So many in our community have likely been impacted and don’t even know it yet. It is for every person who has been ignored, dismissed, or silenced by a system that is supposed to serve them. It is for those who have been subjected to fraud, unsafe living conditions, and for anyone who has felt the weight of injustice or retaliation for simply standing up for what’s right.
I ask for your support in this fight. We cannot allow the city’s failure to go unchallenged any longer. Together, we must ensure that our voices are heard and that justice is served, not just for my family, but for the entire Davenport community.
Thank you for your understanding and for standing with me in the pursuit of truth and justice.
Sincerely,
Jon Uhl
