Currently holds the office of Des Moines City Council - At Large until December 31, 2029.
Candidate for Des Moines City Council - At Large in 2025 Iowa General Election.
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Get StartedUnfortunately, Des Moines Public Schools are also facing relentless disinvestment from the Iowa Legislature. Mike believes this is wrong and that the City of Des Moines must be a leader in education. This is why, if re-elected, Mike will continue to find areas of partnership between the City and DMPS. Programs such as providing DART transportation services to DMPS students and universal free half-day preschool have helped set our children up for success. Learn more
He will continue to champion long-term solutions such as zoning and building code reform, local ownership, sustainable development, and infill housing. This means diversifying the types of housing Des Moines offers throughout the city. True housing affordability meets all types of households. Learn more
Rather, Mike believes in a forward-thinking, proactive approach to ensuring housing access to all. With his work on the comprehensive city plan to address homelessness, and his professional efforts in building housing, Mike understands the complexity of the issues while continuing to advocate for clear action steps. These include establishing the first permanent warming and cooling shelter for folks experiencing immediate need, and increasing the availability of long-term supportive housing to break the cycle of housing insecurity. Learn more
As a councilman for all of Des Moines, Mike believes the best way to keep DART successful is by prioritizing ridership increases. Learn more
If re-elected, Mike plans to provide a long-term funding solution to the current budget crisis. In addition, he plans to direct funds to re-establish a sustainability office to oversee Des Moines' energy transition in a cost-effective way. Learn more
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