Justyn Lewis launches bid for Des Moines City Council seat | #citycouncil
be official as soon as the County Auditor gives the green light. (ááá1-SHOTááá) Two candidates have announced their intentions to run in that special election. Mike Simonson launched his campaign Tuesday night. And Justyn Lewis thr Justyn Lewis announces candidacy for at-large Des Moines City Council seat Updated: 9:38 PM CST Jan 26, 2024 Justyn […]
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Des Moines will have special election to fill Connie Boesen’s former at-large seat | #citycouncil
The city of Des Moines will hold a special election to fill the vacant at-large seat on city council.Council members voted unanimously during Monday’s meeting to allow voters to choose who they want to represent them. The seat was previously held by Connie Boesen, who now serves as mayor of Des Moines. The council wasn’t […]
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Chris Coleman Sworn in at Des Moines City Council | #citycouncil
Former council person Chris Coleman is returning to the Des Moines City Council. He was sworn in Monday night during the first council meeting since the election.”I want you to repeat after me. Are you ready?” said Mayor Frank Cownie.Coleman quickly repeated, “Are you ready?” That led to laughter in the council chambers. “I got […]
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Des Moines City Council weighs climate action plan | #citycouncil
The Des Moines City Council met Monday with ADAPT DSM to discuss plans to combat climate change. Extreme temperatures, drought and flooding have urged the council to create a climate action plan. The goals include having 100% carbon-free electricity citywide by 2035 and net-zero greenhouse gas emissions by 2050, among others. ADAPT DSM was created […]
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See where Ward 1 candidates stand on issues | #citycouncil
Voters will go to the polls Nov. 7 in Des Moines to select a new city councilperson in Ward 1. Six candidates are seeking that seat, from which Indira Sheumaker resigned after an extended absence. That includes Rob Barron, Chris Coleman, Kathy Hellstern, Dennis McCullough, RJ Miller and Rose Marie Smith.A seventh, Kimberley Strope-Boggus, announced […]
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Nearly 20 candidates enter race for Des Moines mayor, city council seats | #citycouncil
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- September 22, 2023
- AJ Drew
- ballot
- Benjamin Clarke
- Carl Voss
- Chelsea Lepley
- Chris Coleman
- Christopher Von Arx
- Connie Boesen
- Dennis McCullough
- Denver Foote
- Des Moines
- des moines city council
- Des Moines Elections
- elections
- frank cownie
- indira sheumaker
- Jason Benell
- Joe Gatto
- Josh Mandelbaum
- Justin Torres
- Kathy Hellstern
- Kimberly Strope-Boggus
- Linda Westergaard
- republican
- RJ Miller
- Rob Barron
- Rose Marie Smith
The race for four city council seats and the title of mayor of Des Moines has brought 19 people out to run. Thursday was the filing deadline in Des Moines. Mayor Frank Cownie also announced on Thursday that he would not be running for re-election. There’s a special election in Ward 1. This comes after […]
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Lawyer calls on Des Moines City Council for hearing on Indira Sheumaker | #citycouncil
Neighbors pressure Des Moines City Council to remove Indira Sheumaker Updated: 7:03 AM CDT Aug 23, 2023 A lawyer says time is running out for the Des Moines City Council to take action regarding an absent member.For months, people in Ward 1 have been asking about Indira Sheumaker’s whereabouts. Sheumaker, who was elected last year, […]
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Des Moines City Council set to approve plans for new fire station | #citycouncil
The Des Moines City Council is set to approve plans for a new fire station at their meeting on Monday. Station #4 could soon be torn down and moved if the City Council approves the plans.The first step of the project would be to approve the acquisition of where the new station would be, which […]
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