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Tag: Des Moines city council

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Councilmember Bangs not seeking reelection because of ‘falsehoods’ and ‘contentious’ atmosphere, surgery need

by EditorJune 2, 2021

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Mayor Matt Pina, Councilmember Luisa Bangs withdraw from Des Moines Council race

by EditorMay 24, 2021May 24, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Here are the 11 candidates who have filed to run for Des Moines City Council in 2021

by EditorMay 22, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

If you’re going to run for office, the deadline to officially file is week of May 17–21

by EditorMay 13, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Minority Report: Response to Des Moines State of the City Part 2 (Policy)

by EditorApril 22, 2021April 22, 2021

Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics, Video

VIDEO: Watch City of Des Moines 2021 ‘State of the City’ presentation

by EditorApril 20, 2021
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

City Operations Officer tells Des Moines Council marina plan upgrades slowed by COVID virus

by EditorApril 13, 2021

Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Think you’d be a better Des Moines Councilmember? Here’s how YOU can run for office

by EditorFebruary 16, 2021February 19, 2021
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Environment, Government, Politics

Here’s how YOU can speak up about the proposed demolition of Des Moines’ historic Masonic Home

by EditorDecember 23, 2020December 23, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Police, Politics

Des Moines City Council votes 6 to 1 to try police body cameras for entire department

by EditorDecember 21, 2020
Posted inCrime, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Des Moines Councilmember shares thoughts on Police Body Camera Pilot Program

by EditorDecember 14, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines City Council sets lower property tax rate for 2021

by EditorNovember 17, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics, Video

VIDEOS: Deputy Mayor, other Electeds discuss policy at Seattle Southside Chamber’s Mayors Reception

by EditorSeptember 28, 2020September 28, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Citizens object to demolition of Des Moines’ historic Van Gasken ‘red house’

by EditorJuly 7, 2020July 8, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Police, Politics

Mayor wants Council, citizen help to improve ‘well trained, disciplined’ Des Moines police services

by EditorJune 13, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Video

Via remote video conference, Des Moines City Council congratulates Class of 2020

by EditorJune 4, 2020June 4, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines Council told $2.1 million less for 2021 budget due to COVID-19; creates restaurant vouchers for seniors

by EditorMay 8, 2020May 8, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Councilmember Martinelli shares pandemic relief proposals for Des Moines

by EditorApril 30, 2020April 30, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Councilmember Harris responds to Mayor Pina & Councilmember Mahoney

by EditorApril 20, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Deputy Mayor shares his thoughts on last Thursday’s council meeting

by EditorApril 15, 2020April 15, 2020
Posted inBusiness, Des Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines’ financial condition high; Councilmember challenged for negative comments

by EditorApril 13, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting will be via telephone

by EditorApril 4, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines Council faces COVID-19 outbreak, fire chief says emergency operations center open

by EditorMarch 27, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Des Moines City Council won’t allow in-person public comment at Thursday’s meeting

by EditorMarch 21, 2020March 21, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

UPDATE: Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council CANCELLED due to coronavirus concerns

by EditorMarch 11, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Health & Wellness, Politics

Due to coronavirus, Des Moines City Council changing Public Comment policy for next meeting

by EditorMarch 7, 2020March 7, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

A letter from Councilmember JC Harris: ‘It’s about policy, not the person…’

by EditorFebruary 18, 2020February 18, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

Bangs wins vacant Des Moines City Council seat over resident Harry Steinmetz

by EditorFebruary 14, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Letters to the Editor, Politics

LETTER: Mayor Pina, Deputy Mayor Mahoney share thoughts on selection of Luisa Bangs

by EditorFebruary 14, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

BREAKING: Former Des Moines Councilmember Luisa Bangs selected to vacant seat

by EditorFebruary 13, 2020February 13, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Events, Government, Politics

Possible selection of new Councilmember, more on agenda for Thurs. night Council

by EditorFebruary 12, 2020February 12, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Elections, Government, Politics

After wrangle over procedure, Des Moines Council candidates tell why they want to fill vacancy

by EditorFebruary 7, 2020February 7, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Here are the 8 residents & ‘visions’ for taking over vacant Des Moines Council seat

by EditorFebruary 3, 2020February 3, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Des Moines Councilmember critical of process for filling Pennington vacancy

by EditorFebruary 3, 2020February 3, 2020
Posted inDes Moines, Des Moines News, Government, Politics

Council will review applicants, possibly select replacement Thursday night

by EditorFebruary 2, 2020

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