Des Moines council seeks earlier budget priority discussions after timeline briefing Finance Director Nick Shaw reviewed the city budget calendar; council members asked staff to return with an adjusted schedule to allow earlier public input on high‑level tradeoffs, especially transit and fire‑service impacts.

Des Moines council is rethinking its budget process to prioritize public engagement on crucial service tradeoffs—will your voice shape the future?

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Des Moines City Council faces backlash over sudden budget cuts and lack of public input City manager's budget decisions spark public outcry and concerns over transparency and sustainability projects.

Des Moines residents are outraged as sudden city budget cuts lead to layoffs and raise questions about transparency and the future of vital projects like the Central Iowa Water Trails.

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