City Administrator and school board member Corean Davis allegedly assaulted alderwoman at City Hall

An Harvey alder is accusing the mayor’s right hand of assault and battery.

Ald. Colby Chapman (2nd) filed a police report against City Administrator Corean Davis last Wednesday saying the mayor’s right-hand pushed her into a window at City Hall.

The incident occurred after a special City Council meeting, where Chapman was attempting to speak with Keri-Lyn Krafthefer, a member of Harvey’s corporation counsel.

That’s when Davis, who’s also an elected South Holland School District 151 board member, exited from the mayor’s office, allegedly pushing Chapman into the double mirrors on the mayor’s office to separate her from Krafthefer.

According to George Gower, who was one of two people who signed the police report as witnesses, Davis then demanded Krafthefer to enter the mayor’s office.

Krafthefer didn’t, Gower said. Krafthefer did not respond to requests for comment. Uniformed members of service and auxiliary police officers then blocked doors to the mayor’s office as Davis ran back inside, Gower said. Mayor Chris Clark did not respond to requests for comment.

Gower, who noted he’s neighbors with Rep. Robin Kelly (D-IL), encouraged Chapman to file a report report. “You just can’t put your hands on people. They don’t expect you to take action,” Gower said. “They don’t expect you to do the little things that take you to court.”

When reached Thursday, Chapman told the HWH she would not speak publicly about that or any tangential matter until talking with her attorney.

Davis first began working as Clark’s chief of staff, becoming the city administrator in May 2023 after Clark fired then-second-in-command Timothy Williams. Davis served as Mayor Chris Clark’s campaign manager in 2019 and 2023. She unsuccessfully ran for Illinois State House of Representatives in 2018. 

Now Davis, who has publicly championed inclusivity and resilience of Black women, is accused of physically assaulting the first Black alderwoman of the 2nd Ward.

When named to her new role last year, she gleamed about her new role on LinkedIn.

“As I take my seat, I am reminded of the countless hours of hard work, dedication, and perseverance that got me here,” she wrote. “It’s a true testament to the power of dreaming big and never giving up on your goals.”

Two months later, she detailed the plights of Black women in politics in another post. She described challenges Black women face trying to ascend politically, such as questioning credentials and qualifications and experiencing sexual objectification. Davis also wrote about intracommunity relations.

“It is disheartening that some black women tear each other down, while men also contribute to the challenges faced by black women. These experiences have led many black women to embrace independence and self-reliance,” Davis wrote. 

“It is important to recognize and support the resilience and strength of black women in politics.”

Davis did not respond to requests for comment.