At our last meeting, Deputy Mayor Buxton asked to schedule an update to our Rules of Procedure. And presto, it is on the 7 July Agenda. There have been a couple of dozen updates to our Council’s Rules of Procedure. The last was in November 2019 the meeting immediately after my election. Was I happy … Continue reading “New rule: Follow the rules we already have”
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This is insane
Categories Transparency, Transportation15 Comments on This is insaneThe following is a reality check on the Ferry Pilot program the Council approved at our 23 June Meeting. Now, there is a long-winded introduction and I know some people don’t read the long-winded introductions. But it addresses the numerous complaints about the ‘arguing’ at our 9 June meeting so I hope you’ll read. If … Continue reading “This is insane”
Lights, Camera, Action!
Categories Transparency2 Comments on Lights, Camera, Action!Super-fans of our City Council may notice me laughing as I look down at the start of many meetings. My phone “blows up” with texts from residents complaining about the meeting video, audio, etc. As if I can do something about it. 😃 I have complained and complained and complained. *But… I have not seen … Continue reading “Lights, Camera, Action!”
Weekly Update: 06/20/2022
Categories Neighborhoods, Policy, Public Safety, Weekly UpdatesLeave a comment on Weekly Update: 06/20/2022This Week Monday: Delrose Manor BBQ, hosted by Stephen Dziadosz. Thanks for the invitation to this evening’s Delrose Manor BBQ, hosted by Stephen Dziadosz. When I arrived there were already large contingent of residents and a ton of mighty tasty looking food which I did not get a chance to eat, Also in attendance were … Continue reading “Weekly Update: 06/20/2022”
Pet Licensing (PRR 16116)
Categories Public Safety, TransparencyRoughly speaking, how much annual revenue does the City receive from pet licenses? I asked that question from the dais months before I filed Public Records Request #16116 with the City. It was information I thought would be useful in deciding whether or not to move Animal Control Services to Burien C.A.R.E.S. When I originally … Continue reading “Pet Licensing (PRR 16116)”
Seriously, who pulls a Voucher Report?
Categories Transparency2 Comments on Seriously, who pulls a Voucher Report?At last Thursday’s regular City Council Meeting you saw me, for the first time, get truly fed up. In the past, I’ve tried only to react only to the most severe attacks. But the events of last week caused me to do something I never expected to do. I pulled the Voucher Report from the … Continue reading “Seriously, who pulls a Voucher Report?”
This is what obstruction looks like
Categories Airport, Transparency, TransportationUnfortunately, this is yet another one of those situations where the public tends to think, “I don’t care who’s right or wrong. I just want you to stop arguing!” But it matters. There has been a slow, drip, drip break down in the proper functioning of our government, by every Council, over the past 20 … Continue reading “This is what obstruction looks like”
Flag Day 2022
Categories NeighborhoodsToday I was very happy to see the City of Des Moines flying not only our nation’s flag, but also those celebrating Pride Month and Juneteenth. A dear friend of mine is going under the knife today. (People my age don’t have surgery. We go under the knife.) Another expression people of my age have … Continue reading “Flag Day 2022”
Weekly Update: 06/12/2022
Categories Neighborhoods, Policy, Public Safety, Weekly UpdatesLeave a comment on Weekly Update: 06/12/2022This Week Tuesday: Port of Seattle Commission Meeting (Agenda) Wednesday: Puget Sound Regional Council Comprehensive Plan Workshop Wednesday: Mt. Rainier High School Graduation at ShoWare Center Thursday: King County Flood Control District Friday: South King County Housing and Homelessness Partners (SKHHP) All throughout the week: Tree Tours! To help explain the upcoming expansion of SR-509 … Continue reading “Weekly Update: 06/12/2022”
Weekly Update: 06/05/2022
Categories Neighborhoods, Policy, Public Safety, Weekly UpdatesLeave a comment on Weekly Update: 06/05/2022This Week Tuesday: ‘Missing Middle’ Housing Seminar. This is something I’m fairly passionate about. Over the past two decades there have been two trends in ‘housing’, the McMansion and the government subsidised apartments. There’s been an ongoing argument that the public only wants 3,000 ft. homes, which is simply not true. Most of Des Moines … Continue reading “Weekly Update: 06/05/2022”