When I ran for City Council, I ran for policies, not against a person. I could have run against any of the three incumbents and had similar results. Because the public is ready for change. Last Thursday’s reappointment was also not about the person, it was about policy. The current majority did not want change and … Continue reading “It’s about the policy, not the person”
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Competitive City Council Races Des Moines 1995-2024
Categories Campaigning, History, Transparency7 Comments on Competitive City Council Races Des Moines 1995-2024*Welcome back my friends to the show that never ends. Update: 03/12/2022: At the Thursday March 10, 2022 I said I could count on the fingers of one hand the number of competitive elections in Des Moines over the past ten years. I was wrong. Make that twenty. And three of those winners resigned. Some … Continue reading “Competitive City Council Races Des Moines 1995-2024”
Smells like… Victory?
Format VideoCategories CampaigningI believe I can now be properly referred to as Council Member-Elect, Position #2 for Des Moines, Wa. Sorry for the delayed announcement. I know it’s been a pain waiting. But the race was so close that it did not seem prudent to declare ‘victory’ until we were sure of the result. You may now … Continue reading “Smells like… Victory?”
A statement from Advertiser JC Harris for Des Moines City Council
My name is JC Harris and I’m running for City Council because Des Moines needs change. Now. I say ‘now’ because our current council is moving far too slowly. They exaggerate the health of our city, touting our turn-around from near-receivership in 2016 as being an indicator of future success. But that is a very … Continue reading “A statement from Advertiser JC Harris for Des Moines City Council”
Let’s Be Careful Out There
Categories 2019 Campaigning, CampaigningI have something to say about Social Media and politics in Des Moines. 😀 This town has no newspaper or other truly objective coverage of city hall. During my campaign I’ve doorbelled over 5,000 homes and actually talked with thousands of DM residents. And the sheer tonnage of misinformation, rumour, inuendo and just plain blather … Continue reading “Let’s Be Careful Out There”
Dear Fireworks Enthusiast…
Categories Campaigning, NeighborhoodsA drunken neighbour burned my back fence one year by lighting off a rocket horizontally. Apparently, this was his way of celebrating a Seahawks Playoff Game. Fortunately, I came home from work early that night and was able to put out the fire before it spread to my house. I think it’s fair to say … Continue reading “Dear Fireworks Enthusiast…”
City Council considers future of Wasson property at Des Moines Marina
Categories Campaigning1 Comment on City Council considers future of Wasson property at Des Moines MarinaCity Council considers future of Wasson property at Des Moines Marina By Jack Mayne When longtime Des Moines Councilmember Donald Wasson died a year ago he left his waterfront property located at the entrance to Beach Park to the city and now City Council and staff are working to figure out whether to continue it … Continue reading “City Council considers future of Wasson property at Des Moines Marina”
Competitive City Council Races (Part II)
Categories Campaigning, History, Transparency1 Comment on Competitive City Council Races (Part II)As I wrote in Part I, we’ve had forty two City Council races or vacancies in the past twenty years, only seventeen competitive races and only thirty eight (38) candidates that may be called ‘competive’. And since many of them obtained office running unopposed or via appointment, the number of candidates who have been tested … Continue reading “Competitive City Council Races (Part II)”