Eliminating the city's floodplain property buyout program was the most-selected option on the city's budget calculator survey, according to results published by the city. About 88%, or 2,027 people, chose eliminating the program — which has about $400,000 set aside annually for acquiring properties in flood-prone areas — from a list of 37 possible service reductions or new revenue options across most city departments, making it the most popular choice. The city's budget survey, which opened to the public in late June, sought input from community members on how the city could find savings as it contends with an upcoming $12 million deficit in fiscal year 2028, which begins July 1, 2027. Tap the link in our bio for more on this story. #DesMoines #Iowa #DSMUSA