b'By May t w I By the timeWe have parks and roads, power, andDuring this season full of holidays, From the Mayorwish I had a crystalclean water. Our Administration is becomingI hope you are looking forward to I submit this forstronger and more transparent; with peoplegathering with friends and family, ball.publication, I will have nowho will listen responsively, and people whoand that you can be a bridge of hope idea how all our electionsare deeply committed to keeping us safe.for someone who is uncertain or or will come out. And, theOur community is plentiful with peoplediscouraged.Traci Buxton results may leave manywho are offering their minds, hands,Mother Teresa once said, Kind words residents feeling uneasyand hearts to provide fun, food, shelter,can be short and easy to speak, but their abou hat comes next. While I may sharefriendship, and faith of all kinds. The pagesechoes are truly endless.some of this same uncertainty, what I doof this issue are full of good things offeredI agree.know isthat no matter what, our Cityby many of these volunteers. And, we have will move forward with good things ina resource guide that can connect you with store for us.even more amazing people.4|DES MOINES CITY CURRENTS|WINTER 2025'