From Law to Politics! Harry has You Covered!

 

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 2022, 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 honored to be endorsed by a growing list of respected leaders across our region, including 33rd LD Democrats, former State Senator Karen Kaiser, State Senator Tina Orwall, Representative Mia Gregerson, Lands Commissioner David Upthegrove, Senator Claire Wilson, and numerous current and former elected officials from Des Moines, Burien, and SeaTac—all of whom believe in my commitment to community, public safety, and responsible leadership. 

I respectfully ask for your vote. 

ABOUT HARRY 

Des Moines has been my family’s home for 26 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. 

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https://www.steinmetzfordesmoines.com/ 

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