City Manager
City Hall – First Floor
400 Robert D. Ray Dr.
Des Moines, IA 50309
- Hours
- Monday – Friday,
8 a.m. – 5 p.m. - Excluding City holidays
Contact Us
(515) 283-4141
citymanager@dmgov.org
Scott Sanders
City Manager
The City Manager is appointed by Des Moines City Council and is responsible for serving as the primary advisor to the City Council, managing the day-to-day business of the City, and performing as the chief negotiator for the City.
Des Moines' current Council-Manager form of government is the most popular system in cities with populations of more than 10,000 people. More than 55% of U.S. cities utilize this structure. This system combines the political leadership of elected officials with the professional managerial experience of an appointed City Manager.
Learn More about City Government
The City Manager's Office consists of the following divisions:
Administration
The City Manager and City Manager's Office staff administer and direct the day-to-day operations of the City.
City Manager’s Office/ City Manager
Des Moines City Hall - 1st Floor
400 Robert D Ray Drive
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 283-4141
(515) 237-1300 (fax)
citymanager@dmgov.org
Government Relations
Des Moines City Hall - 1st Floor
400 Robert D Ray Dr
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 283-4058
(515) 237-1300 (fax)
Email
Communications Office
The Communications Office functions as the central resource for City communications.
Communications Office
Des Moines City Hall - 1st Floor
400 Robert D Ray Dr
Des Moines, IA 50309
(515) 283-4795
(515) 237-1815 (fax)
Email
Facilities Division
The City’s Facilities Division provides an environment that is attractive, clean, accessible, safe, and sustainable (minimal environment impact). The division is service-based and satisfactory customer service is essential.
Facilities Division
Richard A. Clark Municipal Service Center
1551 E MLK Jr Parkway
Des Moines, IA 50317
(515) 248-6331
(515) 237-1300
dsmfacilitiesmgmt@dmgov.org
