Welcome to Spring and I hope your days are as happy as the daffodils!
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New Streets and Jack’s Bench!
Last Summer, the City Council was tasked with naming the alley behind the Theater. In response to a community survey and the input from our Citizen’s Advisory Committee, they not only chose an alley name, but gave a commemorative name to a segment of 223rd street, and approved an honorary bench in recognizing local icon; Jack Kelsey.
Please join us on Saturday, March 29, at 10:30, on the corner of 223rd and 7th Ave, as we celebrate these new community spots, and unveil Jack’s Bench!
Town Halls
I appreciate the work of our Legislators! While they are doing long days in Olympia, they are continuing to reach out into the community to offer information and answer questions.
Our 33rd Delegation opened the doors at Highline College’s HUB on Sat, 3/15 . . .
And our 30th visited with the community at the Federal Way Library on 3/22.
You can contact your representatives during the session at the following:
Senator Orwall (33rd District) here
Representative Mia Gregerson (33rd District) here
Representative Edwin Obras (33rd District) here
Senator Claire Wilson (30th District) here
Representative Kristine Reeves (30th District) here
Representative Jamila Taylor (30th District) here
Q & A
How is our new City Manager doing? Katherine Caffrey just had her first quarterly check-in with the City Council and is moving forward with hearty thanks from not only the Council, but the Staff and the community. In only a handful of months, she has not only reorganized and balanced the budget, but led in new Staff paradigms, training, and City planning. In addition, she has prioritized citizens and organizations, built bridges, mended relationships, and is investing personally into our community. Touche, Katherine!
How can I get current City info? You can now subscribe to get emails about a broad range of subjects, get the City Manager Reports, this newsletter and more! Check it out here!
Meetings & Events
As President of Sound Cities, it was a privilege to host this gathering of regional leaders to hear from our Executive about our past, present and future in King County.
It was an honor to join with Mayor Jim Ferrell in speaking to the American Association of University Women about our cities; their strengths and vision for the future.
It was exciting to gather with other regional leaders to welcome a new development – including a new food bank – into town! Check it out at 278th and Pacific Highway:
One of my favorite events each year; The King County Sexual Assault Resource Center “Be LOUD Breakfast” was moving and inspiring. With Sexual Assault Awareness Month coming, if you would like to make a difference, click here.
Hearing from CEO Joe Sprague – Alaska Air – was encouraging in that we have a growing air and cargo economy. But, we most certainly need another international airport to accommodate this growth!
In response to a recent tragedy in our Metro system, a new Safety Task Force is being formed and it was a privilege to participate in the kick-off with Chief Boe.
New Businesses
Check out a couple of our new businesses in town!
• New and updated “Laundry Day” in the Safeway Parking Lot on 216th
• Zev Co-op Electric Car Sharing – in the Marina, next to the Harbormaster’s office
Coming Up
Items in my calendar that may be of interest to you:
For more detailed information on the events listed, as well as additional events, please visit the City's calendar on the website by clicking here.
MARCH
March 25 Trivia Night @ Quarterdeck
March 26 Watercolor Pansies Paint & Sip @ Marina Mercantile
March 27 Municipal Facilities Committee Meeting @ Des Moines City Hall
March 27 Economic Development Committee Meeting @ Des Moines City Hall
March 27 City Council Meeting @ Des Moines City Hall
March 29 MomCo DMGC Bingo Fundraiser @ Des Moines Gospel Chapel
March 29 Des Moines Creek Park Run @ Des Moines Beach Park
March 31 Monday Mariner Madness @ Waterland Arcade
APRIL
April 3 City Council Study Session @ Des Moines City Hall
April 5 Des Moines Creek Park Run @ Des Moines Beach Park
April 5 Yin Yoga, Aromatherapy & Gentle Acupressure
April 5 Des Moines Historical Society Open 1-4
April 8 Trivia Night @ Quarterdeck
April 10 City Council Meeting @ Des Moines City Hall
April 12 Des Moines Creek Park Run @ Des Moines Beach Park
April 15 Bingo Night @ Quarterdeck
April 19 Eggstravaganza @ the Des Moines Activity Center
April 19 Des Moines Creek Park Run @ Des Moines Beach Park
April 22 Trivia Night @ Quarterdeck
April 23 Community Shredding Event @ the Des Moines Activity Center
April 24 City Council Meeting @ Des Moines City Hall
April 26 Annual Salmon Release @ Des Moines Creek
April 26 SR3 Community Open House
April 26 Des Moines Creek Park Run @ Des Moines Beach Park
Thank you!!
Thank you for taking time to read! As always, please feel free to reach out to me via phone or email – I would be happy to visit with you! [email protected] – 206-251-2719
If you prefer to read the Mayor's Minutes in a PDF format, see below!
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