Sometimes a neutral third party is the only way to get everyone re-focused on what’s best for the region as a whole.
E.J. Giovanetti
Hopkins-Huebner Law
Former Polk County Supervisor
& 20-year Mayor of Urbandale
PREVIOUS TOWN HALLS
Property Taxes
- 2022 Review, Update and Projections
- Property taxes… Yesterday, today
and in the future? - Property Taxes 101 – “From Assessing property values to paying the property tax bill … and beyond.”
- Property Taxes 101 – Assessments & Rollback Details (2022 update)
- Changes in property taxes collected since last year.
- Let’s Talk Property Taxes – Open Mike Wednesday
- 2021 Property Tax Update
K-12 Education
- PK-12 Education in Iowa – 2022 Funding Update
- PK-12 Outcomes: improving or slipping?
- Student
Outcomes-Based Governance - Gov. Reynolds’ Education Proposal – SSB1065
- Educational Outcomes: West Des Moines & State of Iowa Data
- 2021 School Board Elections – Questions to ask
- 2021 School Board Elections – Adult Games vs. Student Outcomes
- 2021 School Board Elections – “What just happened?“
Municipalities
- The City of Waukee FY 23 Budget – A case study
- City of Des Moines’ employee incentive to live in the city & “backfill”
- Bondurant – The challenges and opportunities of a smaller suburban city
Mental Health
- Mental Health – Current landscape & a possible model for collaboration
- Summer Round Table: Changes to the mental health system & funding.
Other Authorities, Issues & Projects
- Des Moines “Market District”
- DART: Operations, Facilities & Funding – FY22 Update
- Broadlawns Medical Center: Candidates & Issues
- Polk County $65M “Water and Land Legacy Bond” Referendum
- Des Moines International Airport Authority – Proposed New Terminal
State of Iowa: Funding, Legislation & Updates
- 2022 “A Critical Look at Iowa’s Tax System“
- 2021 “Iowa’s Landmark Tax Reform” – SF 619
- Gov. Reynolds “Condition of the State” Address
- Federal & State Updates – Impact on cities, counties & your taxes.
- State of Iowa Finances: Sources & Uses of Funds and Incoming Federal Funding
- State Auditor’s “Public Innovation and Efficiencies” (PIE) Program
ARP & COVID-19
- The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021- Impact on Central Iowa
- The American Rescue Plan Act of 2021 – Impact on Public Schools
- Public sector operational and financial challenges being faced in this COVID-19 era
- Private sector operational and financial challenges being faced in this COVID-19 era
- COVID-19 Experiences: Impact on ongoing funding & operations of public sector organizations.
Regional Cooperation
- Central Iowa Water Works
- Regional Cooperation: Is it possible? What Opportunities Exist?
- Regional Cooperation (continued)
- Regional Cooperation: Focus on the MPO and Capital Crossroads