County Supervisor & Mayor address June meeting

The June monthly meeting of the Woodland Heights Organization was held June 18, 2019 at Scottish Rite Park.  2 main guests and 1 other presentation made up the bulk of the meeting.

Polk County Supervisor, District 5, Matt McCoy address
the Woodland Heights Organization June 18, 2019

Polk County Supervisor, Matt McCoy (representing District 5) was the featured guest on the agenda.  Supervisor McCoy reviewed his activities with the Neighborhood Finance Corporation (NFC) Board, the water trails, Woodland Cemetery, partnering with the City of Des Moines on home improvements, and more.  McCoy had lots of data from CZB and other sources including stats on poverty and housing (including that 40,000 properties are in substandard or poor condition).  McCoy expressed his passion for established neighborhoods, connecting strong cities to a strong County.

Des Moines Mayor, Frank Cownie speaks with
Woodland Heights neighbors June 18, 2019

Des Moines Mayor, Frank Cownie, stopped into the meeting with NBSD Lieutenant, Larry Davey.  Cownie's primary message was thanking residents for their support of the Local Option Sales and Service (LOSST) Tax vote earlier this year.  Cownie mentioned many of the ways that money is being put to use, including the 'blitz on blight'.  Davey addressed local narcotics concerns. 

Woodland Heights neighbors present June 18, 2019
on recent Civil & Human Rights Symposium

A presentation focused on social progress, economic progress, judicial progress, and more, under the umbrella of equity for all was made at the June WHO meeting.  More info can be found at the Des Moines Civil & Human Rights Commission website.  Other resources mentioned included:  Community of Racial Equity (CORE), and Showing Up for Racial Justice (SURJ).

Other business conducted at the meeting included approving spending for National Night Out signage, and approving spending for Des Moines Neighbors annual membership renewal.  Reports were made on traffic and NBSD issues.

Mark you calendars and spread the word about National Night Out.  The Woodland Heights neighborhood will be hosting an event Tuesday, August 6 starting at 5:30 pm in Chamberlain Park.  Find more information on Facebook. 

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The Woodland Heights Organization (WHO) is the neighborhood association recognized by the city of Des Moines representing Woodland Heights.  Its purpose is is to stabilize, preserve, and revitalize area homes, enhance the quality of life in the neighborhood, and to promote community within our neighborhood amongst all residents and businesses.  WHO is a volunteer organization.

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