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Public safety cuts, city website updates, revenue strategies & more discussed at Thursday night’s Des Moines City Council Study Session
The Des Moines City Council held a study session on Thursday night, Oct. 3, 2024, to discuss the proposed 2025-2026 budget. Due to inflation, the end of ARPA funding, and a tight cap on the city’s main revenue source, staff are planning for significant budget cuts and exploring potential new revenue sources. Finance Director Jeff Friend presented the budget plan to the council, highlighting the collaborative efforts of city staff and the challenges they faced due to understaffing. Full details of the budget presentation are available here.
Bust Of Mahatma Gandhi Unveiled In Seattle
On the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti, a bust of Mahatma Gandhi was unveiled at the Seattle Center, under the Space Needle and next to the Chihuly Garden and the Glass Museum. Seattle Mayor Bruce Harrell, Congressman Adam Smith, Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal, and Consul-General of India in Seattle Prakash Gupta attended the event, along with other members of the Indian-American community in Seattle.
Normandy Park City Manager’s Report for week ending Oct. 4. 2024
Normandy Park City Manager’s Report for week ending Oct. 4. 2024. The Walker and Sequoia Creeks Culvert Replacement Project is moving forward. Demo day for the Walker and Sequoia Creek project is coming soon. The City Council approved a contract in September to clear all the structures off the property. A Cooperative Watershed Management grant from the King County Flood Control District funds this work. Once fully complete, this exciting project will benefit the environment and create a passive park for residents to enjoy.
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