City Manager Sanders to Attend Public Budget Meetings

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(Des Moines, IA) -- The City of Des Moines is hosting a number of public preliminary budget meetings this month.

The informational sessions are being hosted in each of the city's four wards, giving residents the chance to learn about plans and strategizing for the 2026 fiscal year budget before formal hearings are held next February and March.

City Manager Scott Sanders will be present along with elected officials to answer public questions, according to statement. The remaining meetings include:

  • Saturday, Dec. 14, 1 p.m. Ward 3 - Central Library (1000 Grand Ave.)
  • Wednesday, Dec. 18, 6 p.m. Ward 4 - Pioneer Columbus Community Recreation Center (2100 SE 5th St.)
  • Thursday, Dec. 19, 6 p.m. Ward 2 - Fourmile Community Recreation Center (3711 Easton Blvd.)

The City also says if a resident is unable to attend a listening post in person, a budget presentation and opportunity to submit budget feedback online will be published at DSM.city/budget.

More about the meetings HERE.


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