Strategy Meeting Proposals

Categories Engagement, Policy, Transparency

Submitted to Councilmembers as “information only” March 18, 2022 Colleagues, At the 7 April, 2022 Strategy meeting I will present the following items: Pg 1. Councilmember Research Process Pg 2. Committee/Meeting Modernisations Pg. 4. Digital Presence  #1. Councilmember Research Process: This is modeled on the SeaTac City Council Request Form (CRF.) The process is very … Continue reading “Strategy Meeting Proposals”

Marina Redevelopment Talking Points

Categories Engagement, Environment, Marina, Transparency

On August 6, 2021, the City Of Des Moines published its 2021 Draft Marina Master Plan Update.  Almost immediately, residents began speaking with me about serious concerns. I was asked to create ‘talking points’ to try to put those concerns into something digestible. The City’s current information is presented here at https://www.desmoinesmarina.com/marina-master-plan-updates.html If you can … Continue reading “Marina Redevelopment Talking Points”

Marina Redevelopment Town Hall ARPA Proposal

Categories Engagement, Marina17 Comments on Marina Redevelopment Town Hall ARPA Proposal

My fifth formal proposal to the City Council for ARPA spending is to fund a multi-media presentation ‘explainer’ and Town Hall for Marina Redevelopment. Background The City recently released it’s 2021 Draft Marina Master Plan, which I’ll refer to here as ‘Marina Redevelopment’. But having now spoken with a lot of residents who are lobbying … Continue reading “Marina Redevelopment Town Hall ARPA Proposal”

American Rescue Plan – Change My Mind

Categories Economic Development, Engagement2 Comments on American Rescue Plan – Change My Mind

Like my colleagues, I’m sure, I’ve been thinking a lot about how to spend the $9M I discussed in my Christmas In July post. I’ve received dozens of messages about this. Many are very detailed proposals showing a concern for civic life that is seriously wonderful.  And they spread the gamut. “More police!” to “no … Continue reading “American Rescue Plan – Change My Mind”