b'From the City ManagerH elp Shape thethe priorities that matter most to ourlocal organizations.Future of Descommunity. This is a defining time for our MoinesYourThats where you come in. Over thecity. Growth, economic pressures, Voice Matters! next several months, the City will beand environmental change are all Des Moines is at alaunching a seriesinfluencing how we pivotal momentandof opportunities forplan for the future. By City Manager your voice can helpyou to get involvedGrowth, economicWith your insight, we Katherineshape what comes next. can build a vision that Caffrey The City isand share your input.pressures, andreflects our shared developing a newYour feedback willenvironmental changevalues and aspirations.help guide the City Strategic Plan: a long-term roadmapCouncil as theyare all influencing howWell be sharing that will guide decision-making, budgetshape the goals andwe plan for the future. more information soon, priorities, and the overall directionstrategies in theand I hope youll join us of our community for years to come.plan. in shaping the future of This plan isnt just about policies andCommunity engagement activities willDes Moines. Visit www.desmoineswa.projectsits about people, and whatbegin this fall and will include: gov/StrategicPlan for updates and matters most to you. Community meetings where you canupcoming engagement opportunities.In my ten months as your Cityshare your ideas directly with City Manager, Ive heard residents shareleadership.their hopes and big ideas for the future of Des Moines. I want to help bringAn online survey to provide input from those ideas to life. But as you know,the comfort of your home. Katherine Caffreyour resourcesespecially tax dollars Outreach across the city to hear fromCity Managerare limited. That means we need toas many voices as possibleincluding206-870-6519focus our time, staff, and funding onevents, pop-ups, and partnerships withkcaffrey@desmoineswa.govSupport Those Kennedy Catholic High School Who Serve Our CommunityT he Des Moines Police Foundation is dedicated to Reach supporting the men and women of the Des Moines Police Department through programs that recognize NEW their hard workfrom appreciation lunches to events like Shop with a Cop HEIGHTS that help build trust and strengthen connections between law enforcement and our community.Were looking for passionate Visit us at our Open House! volunteers and dedicated board members to help us expand our impact. Oct. 8 | 5:30-8pm Whether you have time to assist with Dec. 13 | 10am-Noon events or want to contribute your expertise at the leadership level, your RSVP NOW involvement makes a real difference in supporting our officers and fostering a safer, stronger community.Join us today. Together, we can www.kennedyhs.org/openhouse continue making a positive impact.Learn more at: www.desmoinespolicefoundation.com8|DES MOINES CITY CURRENTS|FALL 2025'