- Statewide Elections are on November 8. Your district and representation may be changing due to redistricting. Know where to vote.
- The 2023 session is just weeks away. Now is a great time to contact your legislators and discuss policies and city impacts.
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- The bipartisan panel which makes estimates for state revenues met in October. They will meet again in December and March 2023 to set budget limitations for the Governor and the Legislature’s budgets.
- The REC estimates sales tax revenues to increase by 3% in FY 23.
- The 3% increased estimates are statewide averages. Jurisdiction specific estimates may differ.
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- You can register for the League’s annual Budget Workshops in any of the locations across the state or utilize the virtual format. More information can be found on the League’s website.
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- The vertical and horizontal infrastructure bid or quote thresholds for public improvements will be altered for projects out for bid or quotes on or after January 1, 2023.
- These thresholds change based on city size, project scope, and whether or not the project is horizontal or vertical infrastructure.
- You can see 2023 numbers and an archive of past years on the Iowa Department of Transportation website.
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As we enter the city budget season, it’s important to communicate this process with your state legislators, as they may have an interest in impacting city budgets at the state level. Personal finances and budgets are drastically different from that of public entities, but that may not be understood by policymakers or members of the public.
Like businesses, the workforce continues to be one of the largest cost drivers for cities. However, cities have recurring infrastructure costs, whether transportation or water infrastructure, that expose them to the price fluctuations of inputs and materials, such as concrete, steel and specialty-made parts.
Contact your legislators before the session begins to start a dialogue about your city budgeting process. If you would like help contacting your Legislator, reach out to the League by emailing legislativestaff@iowaleague.org.
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