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Council approves smaller Bravo and CATCH Des Moines shares; several members abstain
Summary
The council voted to reduce the city’s allocations to Bravo Greater Des Moines and the Greater Des Moines Convention and Visitors Bureau from previous rates to 25% under a metro agreement; three council members abstained on related items because of affiliations.
The West Des Moines City Council on May 19 approved adjustments to two regional cultural and visitor‑marketing funding agreements, reducing the city’s share to 25 percent (from the prior 28.6% formula) under a metro‑wide realignment.
Council members discussed the economic value of Bravo Greater Des Moines and CATCH Des Moines, and several council members—who serve on regional boards—said…
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