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Des Moines Faces $12M Budget Gap | Des Moines News
Des Moines is staring down a $12 million budget shortfall by 2028, with residents calling for drastic cuts — especially shutting down the floodplain buyout program — as state tax reforms squeeze city revenue. Early budget talks are underway, with another $5 million gap projected for 2029. Though the online survey drew criticism for being too simple or hard to access, over 2,000 responses poured in, mostly from SW and downtown areas. City finance teams will use this feedback to draft recommendations due August 26, with council voting set for September 14. The community’s voice is in, and the…
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