Constructive Criticism

I got the following message from a resident the morning after our last City Council Meeting : “It looks like you guys were getting along. What happened?” 😀 I can only speak for myself: I self-censored. I avoided several uncomfortable conversations that should be happening. Frankly, some nights? I just don’t feel like fighting. Administration

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Water District 54 Tower

The King County Water District 54 reservoir, located on 11th Avenue between City Hall and the Police Department, is almost unique in Washington State. It is one of only three remaining well-water sources and is un-chlorinated. One ‘feature’ of the water is that it tends to contain high levels of manganese–a benign metal that naturally

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The changing demographics of Des Moines, Washington

2000 2010 2020 White 74.20% 63.55% 51.30% Black 7.18% 9.08% 7.40% Native American 0.95% 1.07% 0.40% Asian 8.30% 10.66% 11.60% Pacific Islander 1.34% 2.41% 3.00% Other Races 3.29% 7.78% Two or more races 4.74% 5.45% 9.00% Hispanic or Latino 6.61% 15.17% 19.90% Information taken from the U.S. Census Thanks to Meg Tapucol-Provo

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Letter of resignation from Des Moines Diversity Task Force: Meg Tapucol-Provo

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Subject: Stepping down from the DMPD Diversity Task Force To: Chief Ken Thomas,  Des Moines Police Guild, City Council, etc. To the Members of the Des Moines Police Department Diversity Task Force, I am regretfully writing to inform you that I am stepping down from the Diversity Task Force. In joining this Task Force, my

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2021 American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA) – proper uses of funds for local governments

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According to the American Rescue Plan Act (ARPA), local governments have until December 31, 2024 to spend the funds on eligible purposes.  These funds cannot be banked.  ARPA states that these funds can be spent: To respond to the public health emergency caused by COVID-19 To provide assistance to households, small business, and nonprofits To

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