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Fannette Elliott sworn in as West Des Moines at‑large council member; city issues two proclamations
Summary
Mayor Russ Trimble administered the oath to Fannette Elliott at the April 6 council meeting; the council read proclamations marking National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week and Minority Business Day and took photos with honorees.
Mayor Russ Trimble opened the April 6 meeting by swearing in Fannette Elliott as the city’s at‑large council member. "I am very proud to be a resident of West Des Moines," Elliott told the council after the oath and said she would continue her involvement with the school board while serving on the council.
The council read two proclamations: one declaring the April week in 2026 as National Public Safety Telecommunicators Week in recognition of Westcom Emergency Communications Center employees, and another designating April 15, 2026, as Minority Business Day to honor minority‑owned businesses and the city’s work with the West Des Moines Chamber of Commerce to promote entrepreneurship.
Mayor Trimble also recognized former councilwoman Loretta Seaman and State Senator Renee Hardman in the chambers and invited photo opportunities following the proclamations.
Why it matters: The swearing-in fills an at‑large council seat and adds a member who emphasized both school board work and civic engagement; proclamations are ceremonial but publicly acknowledge local agencies and business efforts.
