JC Harris For Des Moines, Washington
City Council, Position #2
Non-partisan. Independent.
Next City Council Meeting is July 30, 2026
Working hard to support local businesses!
An advocate for airport issues!
At Thursday’s meeting we will vote to approve our Mission and Values Statement. As a double check, I asked a couple of AI’s for feedback. I agree with its assessments and think some of the alternatives it suggested are better than what we came up with. But I’d also like the community’s take on it
... continue reading.Marina Dry Stack Storage Presentation Chair Nutting: We’ll bring the Municipal Facilities Committee meeting to order. First order of business is the approval of minutes. Committee Member: So moved. Committee Member: Second. Chair Nutting: Minutes approved. Second order of business is the marina presentation about dry stack storage facility. Scott Wilkins: Thank you Chair Nutting,
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According to State law, the City is required to have a draft budget ready to go on October 1st. Here is the announcement to the City Council from Interim City Manager Tim George. Des Moines Submitted Budget October 1, 2024 Mayor and Councilmembers, In compliance with state law, the attached budget was provided to the
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On September 12, 2024 we voted 4-3 to approve renewing Peter Philips ferry consulting contract. I would encourage everyone, regardless of their POV on the ferry, to watch the above portion of the meeting because one of the most common questions I get from residents is that they aren’t sure where my colleagues land on
... continue reading.Volume #1 Mayor and Councilmembers, staff have received a number of questions this week regarding the budget and the upcoming City Council meeting. I have amassed the first tranche below with answers in red and will provide the next group once answers are compiled. Tim Q: The police car washes at Brown Bear seems excessive.
... continue reading.My duties include creating legislation and providing oversight of our City government. But my job is also to listen to you, the people, businesses and organizations of Des Moines. City Council positions are at large, which means that I represent all of Des Moines. No matter where you live, I’m here to serve you. If
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