Story & Photos by Justin Bennett At about 7:20 p.m. Thursday night (May 2), Jeremy Nutting was appointed and sworn in as the newest member of the Des Moines City Council, filling the position recently vacated by Dan Caldwell. Jeremy and his wife Yvonne Nutting own and operate Down & Out Demolition, LLC (http://www.downandoutdemolition.com/) out of their home in Des Moines, where they have lived for eleven years. They specialize in construction and tenant improvement demolitions for commercial properties. Nutting and his company are proud sponsors of the Des Moines Farmers Market and the Des Moines Chili Cook Off – which he won in 2009 – among other community projects and charitable organizations. Jeremy says he: “felt a calling to be a part of the community and thought I could represent the community (well).” He is 37-years old. “Congratulations to Des Moines’ newest Councilmember Jeremy Nutting,” Mayor Dave Kaplan said on his Facebook Page. “Looking forward to working with him.” “And thank you to David Litowitz, Dave Markwell, Jim Melia, Patricio Mendoza, Amber Scott, Janel Stoneback and Ken Taylor for volunteering to serve our community,” he added. “We’re blessed to have your commitment in our City.”]]>
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Next City Council Meeting is August 27, 2026
AgendaComment- August 27, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- Des Moines Historical Society — New Executive Director
- Community Engagement Services Fall/Winter Activities
- 2026 2nd Quarter Financial Report
- Development Agreement Ordinance – 2nd Reading
- Groundwater Remediation Consultant Contract
- Judge Pro Tem Compensation – 1st Reading
- Capital Improvements Plan – 2nd Reading
- Marina Steps Innovative Stormwater Bioretention Testing, Grant and Consultant Contract Amendments
- ILA with Highline Water District for 2026 North Hill AC Water Main Replacement Project
- 24th Ave S Improvements Project - S 223rd St to S 216th St - Transportation Improvements Board Grant and Professional Services Consultant Agreement
- September 3, 2026 — City Council Study Session, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- Joint meeting with Planning Commission — downtown planning scenarios & zoning
- September 10, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- Hispanic Latino Heritage Month Proclamation
- Legislative Update from Senator Tina Orwall
- Des Moines Creek Estuary Restoration - 30% Design and Public Outreach Update
- Comprehensive Safety Action Plan
- September 24, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- Update on the Port of Seattle Economic Development Grant
- Legislative Agenda
- Canopy Preservation Program Update
- Discussion on MFTE Program
- August 27, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
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