I struggled to not publish this. I ran for office in 2019 to improve transparency and reduce the rubber stamping. But after almost two and a half years, I gotta say, things may actually be getting worse. But this has become truly alarming. Perhaps my colleagues are simply unaware of how business is supposed to be conducted.
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Next City Council Meeting is May 21, 2026
AgendaComment- May 21, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- National Public Works Week Proclamation
- Presentation by Nelson\Nygaard on the Findings from the Ferry Pilot Evaluation and Alternatives
- Website Update
- Update on SB6002 Implementation
- Recology Annual Update
- Des Moines Farmers Market 2026-2028 Agreement
- Resolution Acknowledging Completion of the 2024 Periodic Update
- North Hill Elementary Walkway Improvements Project Condemnation
- Residential Conversions Ordinance – 1st Reading
- Resolution No. 26-050, City of Des Moines Opportunity Zone Application
- June 4, 2026 — Committee of the Whole, 5:00–5:50 p.m.
- SAMP Update
- Crime Stats Presentation
- June 4, 2026 — City Council Study Session, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- Infrastructure Project & Funding Discussion
- June 11, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- LGBTQIA+ Pride Month Proclamation
- Juneteenth Proclamation
- SKHHP Presentation
- Port of Seattle Presentation
- 2027 SKHHP Work Plan and Budget Adoption
- Adoption of Strategic Plan
- Airport Committee Workplan
- June 25, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- 2025 4th Quarter Financial Report
- 2026 1st Quarter Financial Report
- August 6, 2026 — Committee of the Whole, 5:00–5:50 p.m.
- Check in on Committee of the Whole
- August 6, 2026 — City Council Study Session, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- 2026 2nd Quarter Financial Report
- August 13, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- Capital Improvements Plan – First Reading
- August 27, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
- Capital Improvements Plan – Second Reading
- Capital Improvements Plan – First Reading
- May 21, 2026 — City Council Regular Meeting, 6:00–10:00 p.m.
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