By Jack Mayne A union that represents hotel workers claims Des Moines Councilmember – and former Mayor – Bob Sheckler failed to properly report that he and his wife took a trip paid for by a Chinese company then seeking to build the Artemis Hotel and wants the commission to “take appropriate action” against Sheckler. Sheckler
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After 20 years in public service, former Mayor Bob Sheckler is retiring
After 20 years in public service – current city councilmember and former Mayor Bob Sheckler announced his retirement at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council meeting (March 26). Sheckler, who was Mayor for eight years, will not run for re-election for Position #6, where he has served since Jan. 2012. He has served on the City Council since
... continue reading.‘Stop spending our money’ say Marina tenants to Des Moines City Council
by Jack Mayne The Des Moines Marina fund has for several years been used to supplement money in the city’s general fund and now Marina tenants are pushing for this to stop before the facility is doomed before its time. Todd Powell, president of the Des Moines Marina Tenant Association, told the Council at last Thursday night’s
... continue reading.Ribbon cut, ground broken for Des Moines Creek Business Park Thursday
The Port of Seattle and the City of Des Moines held a ribbon cutting and groundbreaking ceremony with Panattoni Development Company for the new 87-acrew Des Moines Creek Business Park on Thursday, Aug. 14. This new venture will create more than 600 permanent jobs in the community, according to officials. Representatives from the port, city,
... continue reading.Highline Mayors update Chamber members on local economic rebound
Story by Ralph Nichols Photos by Scott Schaefer Highline cities have weathered the recession and now their economic futures look bright, mayors of four area cities told members of the Southwest King County Chamber of Commerce on Friday, April 11. Mayors Dave Kaplan, Des Moines, Lucy Krakowiak, Burien, Mia Gregerson, SeaTac, and Jim Haggerton, Tukwila, all said at the annual luncheon that city
... continue reading.Local politics, in all its drama and glory, alive and well at North Hill Forum
Original link here Story & Photos by Justin Bennett “That’s not true, it wasn’t…” “I believe I have seven minutes – is there a problem with that?” “There is not a problem but you are stating something that is cynicism.” “He can lie any way he wants.” “Okay, well if that’s the case let me please continue.” Local politics in
... continue reading.UPDATE: Water District #54’s ‘Boil Advisory’ lifted after four days
Water District #54 announced Wednesday afternoon that the ‘boil advisory’ – in effect since Saturday, Sept. 21 – has been lifted. Customers no longer need to boil their tap water, as lab tests show the water now meets safe drinking water standards. The district issued the first boil-water advisory on Saturday, after potentially harmful E. coli bacteria
... continue reading.With ‘EB-5’ designation at last, work to begin on Artemis Hotel soon
Albert Sze, left, with Mayor Dave Kaplan and Council Member Bob Sheckler by Ralph Nichols Work on the long-anticipated $45 million Artemis Hotel in Des Moines – beginning with staging, ground clearing, and excavation for construction – is now expected to start by Aug. 1. It has been two years this week since ground was broken
... continue reading.Pre-Construction work for luxury Artemis Hotel in Des Moines to begin Monday
by Ralph Nichols Almost two years after ground breaking for the $45 million Artemis Hotel in Des Moines, pre-construction work is set to begin Monday (May 20) with demolition of existing buildings at the construction site. The eight-floor, 238-room luxury hotel will include Des Moines’ first convention center, a banquet room that can accommodate 300 guests,
... continue reading.Des Moines City Council appoints Jeremy Nutting to open seat
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
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