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Des Moines City Council work session report on 21st Century Policing report live now: youtube.com/live/Fw1pRvwFI94…
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I want to echo this thank-you to all the volunteers who worked on this campaign, and I want to encourage all the people who are disappointed: we have always known progress is slow and comes with setbacks, so don’t lose heart. There will be other great campaigns for us to work on.
Linda received $6500 in 2 gifts from Mrs. Crow Tow, presumably as chair of the Crow Tow Caucus. Their contract is up soon. Just a coincidence, I’m sure 👀
Anyway, check out chelsealepley.com
#VoteNov7 #TeamLepley #DesMoines #citycouncil #localgovernment #localelections
…to say nothing of the $13k+ the national realtors spent on mail for Linda, right before they lost a $1.8B class action lawsuit for anti-consumer conspiracy, or the $25k that Iowa Realtors gave directly to her campaign.
Have a great Election Day! 😁
cl4dsm.us/vote
As we’ve established, I’m one of the only nerds who watches the council work sessions on Monday mornings. Linda asked why MidAm wasn’t presenting for climate action, and she’s really poking at the city staff who are presenting.
Westergaard, Gatto, and Boesen didn’t respond. Barron, Benell, and Lepley did, though. Here’s Rob:
I’m on Team Planned Parenthood and will work to reintroduce and pass this ordinance.
When it comes to protecting our freedoms, every level of government matters. Read our full statement on the Des Moines mayoral race: plannedparenthoodaction.org/…
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ALT [Image description: balance grey background and a pink square outline and Planned Parenthood Advocates of Iowa logo with text "Since the fall of Roe, reproductive freedom has become a key issue in elections across the country. From federal to state to local races, Planned Parenthood supporters are demanding their elected officials be clear about their positions on sexual and reproductive health. The Des Moines mayoral race is no different."]
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Genuinely proud to have a People’s Action shout-out like this. Follow them if you don’t already.
Local elections are popping off all over the country next week, and we're fired up about a set of candidates who will put people over profit. Here's just a few of the candidates backed by our network. #pplsslate
This captures the “challenging an incumbent” angle, but not much of my experience or policy proposals. Want to learn more about me? cl4dsm.us/CL
Des Moines City Council election: See where Ward 2 candidates stand on issues | Click on the image to read the full story kcci.com/article/des-moines-…
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The Register agrees: Des Moines is ready for the next generation of leaders! Read the full endorsement at cl4dsm.us/DMregister.
#VoteNov7 #GOTV #citycouncil #DesMoines #localelectionsmatter
Why am I running? The short answer is I think Des Moines can do better. City Hall needs new voices and new ideas, so it’s time to open the doors to a different kind of experience. (Check out cl4dsm.us/CL for more about me.)
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This piece says what Linda thinks of me but not what I think of her. Here’s what I will say: when I talk to neighbors about their current city councilor, some of the words I hear most are defensive and dismissive. People don’t feel like their voices are welcome. Let’s do better.
Meet the candidates for Des Moines City Council Ward 2 weareiowa.com/article/news/l…
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New grant rules make it easier for local governments to acquire commercial properties for conversion to affordable housing. planetizen.com/news/2023/10/…
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Want to help elect a better city council? bit.ly/CL4DSM-vol
I have knocked maybe 25,000 doors since I started canvassing in 2001, with a big lull between 2008 and 2019, but this year has seen a huge uptick!
Anyway, have I mentioned the election is just NINE DAYS AWAY?!
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tbf “years later & with minimal fanfare” is the main way policy results are achieved, as far as I know.
I have a real sense of urgency about improving Des Moines, but I have no illusions that it will be quick or easy. I’m in it for the long haul and hope my supporters are too.
It's really interesting how many things the community fought for in 2020 are slowly taking form years later with minimal fanfare.
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I love living near the taco trucks on E. University — I hope Euclideans do too.
There’s no reason this should’ve been a surprise btw. Council agendas are out 5 days ahead of time, which means she could have talked to the Michoacana owner over the weekend, if she was so concerned.
"Westergaard responded that the site would not be the best spot for a food truck because of its proximity to people's houses."
Food next to housing who could imagine such horrors?!?!
We need a better vision for Des Moines, vote with Momentum on Nov 7th!
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Things are really happening!
chelsealepley . com
has links to learn, volunteer, donate, etc.
(Can't believe the @DsmMomentum and @CCIAction endorsements didn't make it in this screenshot, but that just shows you how much ✨MOMENTUM✨ we have! Get it? Momentum?!) 🦗🦗 🫥
In case you don’t get the Axios Des Moines email, check out their Ward 2 candidate profile axios.com/local/des-moines/2…
#cl4dsm #localgovernment #desmoines #citycouncil #thursdaythoughts
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Hard to argue with this 🙂
“Of the two candidates, Lepley has the better conception of the innovation and oversight people need from the council.”
desmoinesregister.com/story/…
In other news, I’m grateful for this endorsement by people who don’t think the status quo is good enough and want to help our city do better.
North side library Halloween event — check it out
ISU Insect Zoo is coming to the North Side Library today at 3:30 PM! Join us for Creepy Crawlies, and get into the Halloween Spirit learning about bugs and seeing them up close. Register to attend: dmpl.org/event/creepy-crawli…
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