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The 2023 Drone Show. And a proposal for a different experiment in 2024.

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The drone show was an experiment--and an expensive one at that. I do not believe it provided nearly the entertainment value of fireworks and cannot do so without spending several times the money. So in 2024 I propose a different experiment using those same drone funds: Firm enforcement of illegal fireworks....

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Weekly Update: 06/11/2023

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This week: Taking a bit of a break. :) But last week? Last week was huuuuuuge. Last week: Transportation Committee, Environment Committee, City Council meeting features $26MM bond sales, Housing Action Plan, New Rules of Procedure, Marina Security/Cameras. Aviation Town Hall Meeting. ...

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Weekly Update: 06/04/2023

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This week: City Council meeting features $26MM bond sales, Housing Action Plan, Redondo Speed Cameras, New Rules of Procedure Last week: Memorial Day at Des Moines Memorial Drive. City Council meeting features $26MM bond sales, Housing Action Plan, Redondo Speed Cameras, New Rules of Procedure...

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Living Road of Remembrance Utility Wraps Memorial Day 2023

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Meet Des Moines artist Daniel Wend. He created the WWI utility wraps along Des Moines Memorial Drive for the Living Road of Remembrance. The Des Moines Memorial Drive Preservation had the official ribbon cutting today at Sunnydale Elementary School as part of their Memorial Day ceremony. The wraps begin at 116th and move south to...

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Weekly Update: 05/28/2023

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This week: Memorial Day at Des Moines Memorial Drive. City Council meeting features $26MM bond sales, Housing Action Plan, Redondo Speed Cameras, New Rules of Procedure Last week: Economic Development Committee Last week: Work on tree cover, Reach Out Des Moines, South King County Housing & Homelessness Partnership May 11 Meeting Review

  • Beach Park Estuary de-armoring.
  • Downtown storefront vandalism reimbursement program.
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Weekly Update: 05/21/2023

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Campaign 2023 Announcement This week: Economic Development Committee: Bond sales, Housing Action Plan, Height Limits. This should be interesting! Last week: Work on tree cover, Reach Out Des Moines, South King County Housing & Homelessness Partnership May 11 Meeting Review

  • Beach Park Estuary de-armoring.
  • Downtown storefront vandalism reimbursement program.
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