We received a 2.5 week update on our Ferry that was so optimistic it reminded me of The Music Man; a much better piece of sales theater.
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City of Des Moines Audio Recording Destruction Log
On 8/17/2022 4:26 PM, Bonnie Wilkins wrote: > Hi JC, > > My predecessor’s either destroyed a lot of documents, or sent them off to the State Archives. Other than what’s on line we do not have any VHS videos (or any other format media) stored at City Hall. > > Some information to note, … Continue reading "City of Des Moines Audio Recording Destruction Log"
Prepare to comment for the Masonic Home Demolition EIS Public Meeting
Categories Neighborhoods, Transparency1 Comment on Prepare to comment for the Masonic Home Demolition EIS Public MeetingAt 6:00PM on August 15, 2022 there will be a Zoom meeting, to take public comment on the SEPA process for the demolition permit of the Masonic Home. The consultant (ESA) will be there, as well as the City SEPA official, Denise Lathrop. You need to sign up in advance and read up here: https://desmoineswa.gov/zenitheis. … Continue reading “Prepare to comment for the Masonic Home Demolition EIS Public Meeting”
The Hard Things Are Not Easy
Categories Airport, Marina, Transparency1 Comment on The Hard Things Are Not EasyWho can argue with that, right? 😀 Those were among the final words from Mayor Mahoney at our 7 July Meeting. He was responding to my final comments about the Council’s 6-1 decision to update our Rules Of Procedure in November based on a verbal proposal from Deputy Mayor Buxton. That 1process seemed about the … Continue reading “The Hard Things Are Not Easy”
Port of Seattle assigns Panattoni to develop to Des Moines Creek Business Park West
Categories Airport, Environment, History, Transparency4 Comments on Port of Seattle assigns Panattoni to develop to Des Moines Creek Business Park WestI almost titled this post “This is what a sellout looks like” But I restrained myself. 🙂 At the 12 July Port of Seattle Commission Meeting, the Port voted to proceed with the Item 10b (Des Moines Creek West Ground Lease.) (Presentation.) This is the scrubby forest land west of the FAA building on 216th … Continue reading “Port of Seattle assigns Panattoni to develop to Des Moines Creek Business Park West”
New rule: Follow the rules we already have
Categories Engagement, Transparency1 Comment on New rule: Follow the rules we already haveAt 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”
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!”
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?”