Let's Have an Honest Conversation About Our Future.

Des Moines deserves a government that is honest about the scale of our challenges. There are no magic wands for our budget, our waterfront, or our public safety. The only way forward is through an open and respectful partnership between the council and the community, built on a renewed sense of mutual trust.

Our conversation will be guided by three core priorities for Des Moines:

• Pragmatic Progress
  We will pursue strategic growth that is realistic, generates the structural revenue our city needs, and liberates our downtown and marina to thrive.
  
  
• Community First
  
We will invest in the fundamentals of every neighborhood—protecting our quality of life, from our parks and public safety to mitigating airport impacts.


• Accountable Governance
  We will be honest about the numbers. We will restore fiscal integrity and a culture of respectful collaboration to City Hall. We will remember that the role of the council is to distill the will of the people, not to dictate it.

"Trust isn't a slogan; it's the foundation of the future we will build together."

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