Iowa League of Cities Fights to Keep
State's ED Finance Tools

Iowa cities believe economic development is vital to their survival and future success. While recognizing that state and local government budgets are very tight, the Iowa League of Cities has entered the debate on whether existing state provided and authorized development finance tools, such as tax increment financing (TIF), should be retained. In addition, they believe that new ones should be created to bolster Iowa's future competitive position. State lawmakers are looking for excuses to axe programs to conserve revenue.

Go here to read more about the Iowa League of Cities proposal.