Smith sworn in as Davenport council member

DAVENPORT – Jessica Smith was sworn in as the next city councilmember at council's Dec. 22 meeting, becoming the only new councilmember entering 2022. She was sworn in along with re-elected members Cory Hollis, Lance Strite and Patrick Katz.

Smith is replacing Theresa Telford on council. Telford didn't file for re-election in 2021.

"When you live in a community, you have to give back at some point," Smith said on her desire to run for city council.

Smith has lived in Davenport for nine and a half years with her husband, Aaron Smith, who works at the Bureau of Reclamation. The Smiths have three...