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Communications and GIS offices shift funding, launch Report-to-DBQ and step up air service marketing
Summary
The Communications and GIS offices presented FY2026 budgets April 2 and described a funding shift away from declining cable franchise revenues, the launch of the Report to DBQ citizen-response platform, air-service marketing work, and new GIS field and public apps.
The Communications Office and the city—s Geographic Information System (GIS) team presented FY2026 budgets and described operational changes, digital initiatives and outreach projects at the April 2 special session.
Funding shift as cable revenue falls: Randy Gale, communications director, told council that declining cable franchise fees prompted the city manager—s recommendation to eliminate a vacant part-time communications position and fund remaining communications staff from the general fund. Gale described a long-term decline in video-cable subscribers and said the shift is intended to maintain services while addressing a funding gap.
Why it matters: the communications team produces video…
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