Harry Steinmetz

Council Member, City Council · 60 remarks on the record · Last spoke Sep 10, 2026

Hear Steinmetz say it

From 60 remarks on the record: the newest that say more than procedure, each playing at its second in the meeting.

Play at 29:07
“a thumbs up we got it one thumbs up and then second thumbs up okay just yeah considering that you know the first six months is drinking through a fire on council i mean there's just an enormous amount of information coming at you and so…”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
Play at 32:59
“Yeah, and I wasn't meaning to suggest anything about low income versus market rate housing, but just more.”
City Council · Aug 27, 2026
Play at 45:36
“Yes, I pulled this because I need to recuse myself on this motion. As many people know, my wife is heavily involved, one of the four members of the LLC that is putting on the parade.”
City Council · Jul 9, 2026
Play at 58:23
“Yeah, and I understand that's the current dispute, but what you have indicated is that our overall property tax bill is down because Wesley's not paying anything to the state, and yet that implies that something was being previously paid…”
City Council · Jun 25, 2026
Play at 46:18
“Yeah, I actually think key performance indicators are actually exactly what are called for here. But they also have to be realistic over time.”
City Council · Sep 10, 2026
Play at 33:32
“Then the other thing is sort of my, I think the criminal defense caseload standards for public defenders, you know, that is an incredible... burden on cities.”
City Council · Aug 27, 2026

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Sources: desmoineswa.gov · records through Sep 10, 2026