Mallory Merritt resigned last night and told local news agencies she accepted a new position at Russell Group Construction.
In a press release posted this morning, Friday, Mayor Mike Matson says "With Merritt’s resignation notice yesterday, I will collaborate with the City Council in the very near-term on the transition plan. Mrs. Merritt is an excellent leader, person, administrator, and CFO. Her talent level is outstanding. She will be missed, and I wish her the best."
The release also mentions that the search for a permanent city administrator is ongoing, and interviews are tentatively set for early September.
Merritt worked for the city of Davenport for eleven years.