Leadership

Accountability (12 Responses)

Politics (9)

• Quick-fix problem solving before understanding
• More preaching than practicing
• White-washing of problems
• Turf and ego protection
• City moves too slowly (i.e. Holiday Pool served too many too long)
• Some groups have too much influence

Finances (3)

• Concerned about extravagant spending
• Need more accountability for tax dollars

Collaboration (10 Responses)

• Concerned that West Des Moines City Council cut funding to services West Des Moines uses (Art Center, Living History Farms, etc.)
• Unclear priorities across Polk County
• Need comprehensive planning among cities
• Diverse methods of resource management are hindrance to consolidation
• Are we willing to create a system we want and give up what is needed to a get better system?

School Leadership (9 Responses)

• Administration needs to listen more to parents and students
• Some fear getting involved due to lack of administrative support
• Too many administrators
• Trust level of administration and school board low
• Decisions made without considering opposing view
• Concerned about motivation behind Valley High School decisions