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Des Moines Seeks Voluntary Tax Help | Des Moines News
Des Moines is staring down a $12 million budget shortfall in 2028—and another $5 million the year after—forcing Mayor Connie Boesen to reach out to big players like the state, local hospitals, and the University of Iowa for voluntary tax-like contributions to keep essential services running. With state property tax laws now capping local levy increases and property taxes being the city’s main revenue source, the mayor’s asking these tax-exempt institutions to help cover costs for public safety and road maintenance—something some hospitals have stopped doing in recent years. No specific…
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