ALEN BLANCO HERNANDEZ 2035
VISION &
PRIORITIES
A Stronger Des Moines for All
Our city is at a crossroads—how we grow today will shape what we become tomorrow.
I believe in a Des Moines that’s safe, walkable, and economically vibrant. A city where families thrive, local businesses succeed, and public dollars are spent wisely.
That means revitalizing our downtown and marina, expanding pedestrian-friendly infrastructure, ensuring sustainable budgeting, and restoring transparency and respect on the council.
We can build a city that works for everyone—and we can do it together.
01
Keeping Des Moines
Safe with
Compassionate
Public Safety
As a member of the Public Safety Emergency Committee, I’ve made it a priority to support adequate police staffing while expanding behavioral health response programs. I believe safety isn’t just about enforcement—it’s about compassion, prevention, and making sure everyone feels secure in our community.
02
Revitalizing
Downtown
and the Marina
I’m passionate about building a more vibrant, walkable downtown that supports local businesses and brings our community together. Projects like the Marina Steps and Redondo Pier improvements are just the beginning. I’m also working to modernize our permitting process and attract investment that aligns with our city’s character.
03
Ensuring Fiscal
Responsibility and
Transparent
Governance
As your Deputy Mayor and a longtime legal professional, I take our city’s budget seriously. I’ve worked hard to protect essential services like public safety while ensuring we live within our means. I’ll continue to advocate for transparency, accountability, and common-sense decision-making that puts working families and small businesses first.
MEET HARRY
Hi, I’m Harry Steinmetz, and I’m honored to serve as your Deputy Mayor and City Councilmember during one of the most challenging chapters in Des Moines’ history.
Since 2021, our city has faced leadership changes, budget shortfalls, and the long tail of the pandemic. Through it all, I’ve stayed focused on what matters: transparency, accountability, and delivering real results for our community.
I helped balance the city’s budget while protecting core services like public safety. As a member of the Public Safety Emergency Committee, I’ve supported increased police staffing and helped expand behavioral health response programs—because keeping our neighborhoods safe requires both strength and compassion. While crime has risen in many cities, we’re seeing real progress here at home.
I’ve also championed long-term investments in our future: revitalizing downtown, streamlining the permit process, and advancing key projects like the Marina Steps and Redondo Pier. These are steps toward a more vibrant and accessible Des Moines for everyone.
I’m proud to be endorsed by …
Their support reflects my commitment to collaboration and service.
Des Moines is more than just where I live—it’s where my wife Kristin and I have raised our family for the past 24 years. I love this city, and I’ll keep working every day to make it a safe, welcoming, and forward-looking place to call home.
I respectfully ask for your vote.
ABOUT HARRY
Des Moines has been my family’s home for 24 years. It’s where my wife Kristin and I raised our two sons—and it’s why I’m deeply committed to assuring protecting what makes this city special while guiding it toward a future that works for all of us.
As your Deputy Mayor and City Councilmember, I’ve helped lead Des Moines through one of the most significant periods of transition in our city’s history—navigating leadership changes, pandemic recovery, and tough financial decisions. My background as an Administrative Law Judge, private attorney, former health care advocate, and small business owner of 18 years gives me a strong foundation in both public service and real-world problem-solving.
On Council, I’ve prioritized revitalizing our downtown and marina, improving the permitting process, supporting public safety, and expanding behavioral health response programs. I’ve worked hard to ensure our budget protects essential services while setting us up for long-term success.
Des Moines deserves leadership that listens to everyone, leads with integrity, and puts community first. I’d be honored to earn your vote. Let’s keep Des Moines safe, vibrant, and strong—for today and for the next generation.
Visit: SteinmetzforDesMoines.com
THE BEST WAY TO PREDICT THE FUTURE IS TO CREATE IT