Des Moines Residents Decide Budget Cuts | Des Moines News

Des Moines is staring down a $12 million budget shortfall, forcing residents to decide where cuts should land—because a new state law caps property tax revenue. City Manager Scott Sanders bluntly says tough choices are unavoidable, asking citizens not just what they want to keep, but what they’re willing to sacrifice. A citywide survey lets residents pick cuts across departments like police, fire, libraries, parks, and engineering—with options ranging from reduced landscaping to staff cuts or facility closures. Respondents must select cuts totaling at least $12 million, plus they can submit their own ideas. Deadline: July 31. Results to be shared in early August. This is your chance to shape how your tax dollars are spent when the city’s finances are tight. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/aeccef2816858c08