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New Des Moines council sworn in; Grace Matsui elected mayor, Jean Ochsiger named deputy mayor
Des Moines City Council · January 10, 2026
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Summary
At its Jan. 8 meeting the Des Moines City Council conducted a ceremonial swearing-in of new and returning members, elected Grace Matsui as mayor for the 2026–27 term and selected Jean Ochsiger as deputy mayor; both leadership votes were taken by the full council.
Des Moines City Council members were formally sworn in and selected new leadership at the council’s Jan. 8 meeting. Council members Steinmetz, Ochsiger, Piana Bloss and Robin Desimone repeated the oath of…
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