Former Des Moines Councilmember Anthony Martinelli – who announced in August, 2022 that he would run again for council in 2023 after resigning in January, 2022 – has withdrawn from […]
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Former Councilmember Anthony Martinelli announces 2023 run for Des Moines City Council
Former Des Moines City Councilmember Anthony Martinelli (2019 – 2022) on Thursday, Aug. 11, 2022 announced to The Waterland Blog that he will run for the same position that he […]
LETTER TO THE EDITOR: Anthony Martinelli’s former partner disputes his claims
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Waterland Blog, nor its staff:] I’m […]
LETTER: Former Councilmember Martinelli gives his side of the story
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Waterland Blog, nor its staff:] Former […]
Four apply to fill Des Moines City Council seat vacated by Martinelli
By Nicholas Johnson Four Des Moines residents have applied to fill a vacancy on the city council created in January when Anthony Martinelli resigned his Position No. 6 seat amid […]
BREAKING: Anthony Martinelli announces he’s resigning from Des Moines City Council
On Friday night, Jan. 21, 2022, Des Moines City Councilmember Anthony Martinelli announced that he has decided to resign from his position. As we previously reported, Martinelli has been under […]
After judge OKs diversion deal, Des Moines Councilmember Martinelli says ‘I will not resign’ over domestic violence allegations
By Nicholas Johnson Des Moines City Councilmember Anthony Martinelli responded Thursday to growing calls that he resign over multiple domestic violence allegations, writing on social media that the six criminal […]
33rd District Democrats release statement calling for Anthony Martinelli to resign
The 33rd District Democrats released a statement on Tuesday, Jan. 18, 2022, regarding the allegations of domestic violence against Des Moines City Councilmember Anthony Martinelli. The group is calling on […]
Mayor Mahoney releases statement on new allegations against councilmember Martinelli
On Monday, Jan. 17, 2022, The Seattle Times published a story outlining additional domestic violence allegations against Des Moines City Councilmember Anthony Martinelli, and newly-elected Mayor Matt Mahoney also released […]
Des Moines court allows councilmember Martinelli to see child in spite of domestic violence allegations
Photo of Anthony Martinelli courtesy City of Des MoinesBy Nicholas Johnson A Des Moines Municipal Court judge has agreed to allow city councilmember Anthony Martinelli to have supervised visits with […]
LETTER: ‘I am really disgusted and disappointed by the way the situation with Councilmember Martinelli and his domestic violence charges were handled’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of The Waterland Blog, nor its staff:] To […]
Des Moines City Council censures Anthony Martinelli on recent allegations of domestic violence
By Jack Mayne Des Moines Mayor Matt Pina opened the Nov. 4 City Council meeting with a statement about recent legal problems alleged against Councilmember Anthony Martinelli. An hour later […]
Des Moines councilmember Anthony Martinelli released from jail on bond
By Nicholas Johnson Des Moines city councilmember Anthony Martinelli was released Tuesday morning (Oct. 26, 2021) from the SCORE South Correctional Regional Jail in Des Moines after posting bond, according […]
Des Moines Mayor calls for councilmember Martinelli’s resignation after arrest on domestic-violence allegations
Photo of Anthony Martinelli courtesy City of Des MoinesBy Nicholas Johnson Des Moines Mayor Matt Pina says he hopes councilmember Anthony Martinelli has “the fortitude to resign” in light of […]
LETTER: Councilmember Martinelli shares pandemic relief proposals for Des Moines
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinion of The Waterland Blog, nor its staff:] Councilmember […]
ELECTION RESULTS 4: Harris, Martinelli continue to lead over incumbents
The fourth round of election results were released Friday afternoon for Tuesday’s General Election, and challengers JC Harris and Anthony Martinelli continue to hold their leads over incumbents Luisa Bangs […]
ELECTION RESULTS 3: 2 incumbents losing; Harris up by 100, Martinelli leads Back
The third round of results for Tuesday’s (Nov. 5, 2019) General Election were released Thursday, and JC Harris has jumped out to a 100 vote lead over incumbent Luisa Bangs. Anthony Martinelli […]
ELECTION RESULTS 2: Harris extends lead, Martinelli gains on Back
The second round of results for Tuesday’s (Nov. 5, 2019) General Election were released Wednesday afternoon, and two challengers are gaining traction – JC Harris extended his lead over Luisa […]
LETTER: ‘The censure of councilmember Harris was the dirtiest political trick in Des Moines history’
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, written and submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its […]
‘Dual roles’ trigger lawsuit against Des Moines Councilmember Gene Achziger, who claims ‘harassment’
By Scott Schaefer The City of Des Moines is embroiled in a legal dispute involving Councilmember Gene Achziger, who currently holds two separately-elected positions, igniting concerns over potential violations of […]
Councilmember Harris formally censured at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting
By Mellow DeTray Here’s our recap of the Des Moines City Council meeting held on Thursday night, Feb. 2, 2023: Councilmember Harris Formally Censured After a recent incident involving Councilmember […]
LETTER: Former Councilmember shares thoughts on City Manager’s recent raise
[EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a Letter to the Editor, submitted by a verified resident. It does not necessarily reflect the opinions of South King Media, nor its staff:] About […]
Pennington appointed to Des Moines City Council seat through 2023
By Nicholas Johnson The Des Moines City Council returned Vic Pennington to the dais Thursday night (March 3, 2022) after the former councilmember and three recent city council candidates applied […]
Three vying for Des Moines City Council vacancy after Vargas drops out
By Nicholas Johnson Candidates seeking appointment to an open Des Moines City Council seat addressed the council Thursday (Feb. 24, 2022), with Priscilla Vargas dropping out to endorse Vic Pennington […]
Want to be appointed to vacant Des Moines City Council seat? Here’s how to apply
The Des Moines City Council announced this week that it is now accepting applications for potential candidates for appointment to fill the unexpired term on the City Council left when […]
Des Moines City Council elects Mahoney as mayor, Buxton as deputy mayor
By Nicholas Johnson During their first meeting of the year, members of the Des Moines City Council elected councilmember Matt Mahoney to serve as mayor and councilmember Traci Buxton to […]
Des Moines City Council raises city manager’s base salary 5% to $236,000
By Nicholas Johnson The Des Moines City Council signed off Thursday evening (Dec. 16, 2021) on a 5 percent raise for City Manager Michael Matthias, bringing his base salary up […]
7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #5: How is the city handling its $9 million ARPA funding?
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher/Editor Ballots have been mailed, forums have been held, campaign signs are out and voters are deciding on seven local candidates on the ballot for four positions […]
7 questions for 7 Des Moines City Council Candidates #1: What is your biggest strength/weakness, and why do you want to be on the Des Moines City Council?
By Scott Schaefer Founder/Publisher/Editor Ballots have been mailed, forums have been held, campaign signs are out and voters are deciding on seven local candidates on the ballot for four positions […]
Minority Report: Response to Des Moines State of the City Part 2 (Policy)
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is Part 2 of a response to the City of Des Moines 2021 “State of the City” address given on April 15, 2021, written by Councilmembers […]
Minority Report: Two Councilmembers offer rebuttal to Des Moines’ ‘State Of The City’
EDITOR’S NOTE: The following is a rebuttal from two Councilmembers to the City of Des Moines’ “State of the City,” which was presented on April 15, 2021: To the residents […]