State Senator District 30 Choose 1
Description: The South Dakota State Legislature is the legislative branch of the government of South Dakota. It is a bicameral legislative body, consisting of the Senate which has 35 members, and the House of Representatives, which has 70 members. The two houses are similar in most respects; the Senate alone holds the right to confirm gubernatorial appointments to certain offices. The Legislature meets at the South Dakota State Capitol in Pierre. It begins its annual session of the second Tuesday of January each year. The legislative session lasts 40 working days in odd-numbered years, and 35 days working days in even numbered years. Term: 4 consecutive 2 year termsSalary: $14,778.60/year + $157/day for legislators who reside more than 50 miles away from the capitolRequirements for Office: 21 years old; 2 years residency; qualified voter; may not have been convicted of bribery, perjury or other infamous crime; may not have illegally taken public moneys .Petition Requirements: Depends on party and legislative district. See SD Secretary of State s website for details.
Biographical Information
Age
43
What should our state government do to support access to affordable housing?
Policies to reduce property tax increases. We need tax policy reforms which hold government more accountable regarding spending of taxpayer dollars. Household budgets can't absorb these continual massive tax increases.
How do you view the initiative and referendum process in South Dakota? Are there any changes to this system that you would support?
I believe it is working the way it was intended and provides another level of checks and balances to make sure the will of the people is met.
How will you protect voting rights while maintaining the security and integrity of our elections?
I support counties having the option to hand count ballots if they so choose.
Continue to require photo ID. For increased security reasons, limit the acceptable reasons for an absentee ballot.
What should our state government do to support access to affordable, quality childcare?
As a parent I sympathize with others on this issue and there is no easy answer. We need to continue to explore creative solutions.
What do you see as the most important challenges facing our state?
For western South Dakota, we need to secure a safe reliable source of quality water for the future.
We need to find government efficiencies to reduce the tax burden on our citizens.
Biographical Information
What should our state government do to support access to affordable housing?
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How do you view the initiative and referendum process in South Dakota? Are there any changes to this system that you would support?
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How will you protect voting rights while maintaining the security and integrity of our elections?
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What should our state government do to support access to affordable, quality childcare?
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What do you see as the most important challenges facing our state?
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Age
25
Campaign Website
http://Amberforsouthdakota.com
What should our state government do to support access to affordable housing?
Candidate has not yet responded.
How do you view the initiative and referendum process in South Dakota? Are there any changes to this system that you would support?
Candidate has not yet responded.
How will you protect voting rights while maintaining the security and integrity of our elections?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What should our state government do to support access to affordable, quality childcare?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What do you see as the most important challenges facing our state?
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Biographical Information
What should our state government do to support access to affordable housing?
Candidate has not yet responded.
How do you view the initiative and referendum process in South Dakota? Are there any changes to this system that you would support?
Candidate has not yet responded.
How will you protect voting rights while maintaining the security and integrity of our elections?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What should our state government do to support access to affordable, quality childcare?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What do you see as the most important challenges facing our state?
Candidate has not yet responded.