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Welcome to Des Moines, Washington, a friendly community on the shore of Puget Sound.

Des Moines offers an excellent blend of quality homes, natural beauty, and business opportunity - all within minutes of the Seattle and Tacoma metropolitan areas. Our six miles of shoreline include public beaches, natural areas, waterfront parks, a 900-slip marina, fine dining, and a popular boardwalk.


PUBLIC INVITED TO RECEPTION FOR POLICE CHIEF CANDIDATES ON MAY 21ST The public is invited to meet the five finalists for the Des Moines Chief of Police at a reception hosted by the City on May 21st from 5:30 p.m. to 7:00 p.m. at the Des Moines Activity Center, 2045 South 216th Street. The position has been vacant since the retirement of Chief Roger Baker in June 2010, with Commander John O’Leary serving as interim chief since then. The public will be able to informally meet and interact with the candidates during the reception. No formal presentations or question and answer process will be conducted; however, a short written biography for each will be available. Comment forms will be on hand for citizens to offer their impressions of each candidate. The five finalists are: George Delgado, Commander, Vancouver, WA Charlie Dennis, former Chief of Police, Page, AZ John Dyer, Commander, Oak Harbor, WA Stephen MacKinnon, Chief of Police, Santa Paula, CA Christopher Shawkey, former Chief of Police, Costa Mesa, CA For more information, please contact Sue Bowman in the Des Moines City Manager’s office at 206-870-6541.

	Get involved! May is Puget Sound Starts Here Month!

	The National League of Cities Prescription Discount Card program NLC Prescription Drug Discount Card -Report to City Council

DOWNTOWN WATER MAIN REPLACEMENT PROJECT Water District No.54 started construction on the Downtown Water Main Project along the west sidewalk area of Marine View Drive between 219th Street and 227th Street and the side streets of 220th, 222nd, 225th and 226th between Marine View Drive and 7th Avenue. A description and anticipated work schedule for the project is shown here.

MARINA DISTRICT PLANNING The future of the City’s Marina District, formerly known as the downtown, is bright. City leaders are excited at the potential for positive change in this neighborhood area as the Des Moines City Council took another significant step in fulfilling one of its top strategic economic objectives—making the Marina District a more viable neighborhood which is energized by new business opportunities, inclusive of new and different housing types, and creates a destination that will support tourism by linking business areas flanking Marine View Drive and 7th Avenue South with City assets and amenities found and planned for within the Des Moines Marina and Beach Park. For more information click here.

School Zone Speed Camera Q & A: Photo Enforcement Program for School Zone Speed Violations