By unanimous vote, Monday night the Rock Island City Council passed “The Resolution,” an initiative to improve police and community relations in Rock Island.

Thurgood Brooks

Thurgood Brooks (former Mayoral candidate and one of the authors of “The Resolution”) presented his revised initiative to the Rock Island City Council during the public comments section of the meeting.

The presentation highlighted the progress of this initiative to the Rock Island City Council and residents.

After several rounds of discussion with city officials since June 2020, “The Resolution” was adapted and revised during previous study sessions and city council meetings and was set for a vote by Rock Island city council members at the most recent council meeting, passing 7-0.

Brooks was elated with the result, posting on his Facebook page:

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