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M. Luisa Bangs, Des Moines Councilmember
M. Luisa Bangs, identified by the on-screen caption as a Councilmember, is seated at a council dais during an official meeting. The city logo visible in the lower left appears to be associated with SeaTac, Washington. -
Mayor, Council strongly support City Manager pay raise despite social media flak
By Jack Mayne City Manager Michael Matthias’s pay raise got unanimous Des Moines City Council approval Thursday night (April 11) as Mayor Matt Pina defended the action after a minor storm on Facebook criticized the actions of a week earlier. A week earlier Matthias’ salary was approved to increase to $199,000 at a meeting that -
A Letter To Tina Orwall re. Port Package Problems
Tina Orwall is a State Representative For the 33rd District. This letter is in regard to a conversation I had with her after the 33rd District Democrats Town Hall on March 23, 2019 and the LiUNA Hall in Des Moines. Dear Tina, Just following up on our conversation today re. the Port Packages. To summarise, -
2019-03-23Congressman Adam Smith Town Hall Meeting
A town hall meeting hosted by Congressman Adam Smith, as indicated by the podium sign bearing his name and the U.S. House seal, held in what appears to be a school auditorium identified as 'Home of the Totems.' Constituents are seated in folding chairs facing a speaker near the stage. -
A Letter To Michael Matthias re. Port Packages
Michael Matthias is the City Manager of The City Of Des Moines. He also chairs the City’s Airport Committee, serves as the City’s Economic Development Director, sits on the StART Committee and represents the City on the State Environmental Impact Study. This letter is in regard to public comments I made at the General City -
2019-01-01From the Mayor: City finances and Sea-Tac Airport update
In this Winter 2019 edition of Des Moines City Currents, Mayor Matt Pina outlines the city's strong opposition to Sea-Tac Airport's expansion plans, arguing that rapid growth between 2012 and 2017—including surging passenger numbers, aircraft operations, and air cargo—has already caused disproportionate noise, health, and environmental impacts on surrounding communities. The city formally called on the Port of Seattle to conduct a comprehensive environmental review under Washington State's SEPA laws before approving any further capacity-building projects, and specifically demanded that issues such as nighttime flight noise, fuel dumping, ultra-fine particle emissions, and Third Runway usage be included in the scoping process. Members of the city's Aviation Advisory Committee also voiced concerns about the health toll on residents, outdated federal standards, and the need for alternatives such as a second regional airport. -
2018-12-06
You Can’t Build Your Way Out Of This (A Letter To Mayor Matt Pina Of Des Moines)
Written after the City Council’s Study Session which covered the 2019 Legislative Agenda with a lot of emphasis on siting a second airport. Your Honour, Still awaiting a reply on my last letter. 😀 But I digress. There was much discussion tonight on the siting of a second airport. Although I certainly hope for another -
Crime Reports
An on-line crime reporting system using Google Maps. The default location in this link is for Des Moines, but you can enter any city or zip code to get markers for all recent activity.