State Representative District 22 Choose 2
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.
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Age
72
What should our state government do to support access to affordable housing?
The state is doing some good things through grants to cities in need. Also private businesses are getting on board and revitalizing motels, apartments, and single family houses.
How do you view the initiative and referendum process in South Dakota? Are there any changes to this system that you would support?
No.
How will you protect voting rights while maintaining the security and integrity of our elections?
I think it is important to keep promoting voter I.d. when one votes. It is also imperative to have poll watchers to prevent any fraud.
What should our state government do to support access to affordable, quality childcare?
Childcare is not the state's responsibility. Instead, the businesses that employ many people should, perhaps, have on site child care available for employees' children.
What do you see as the most important challenges facing our state?
The population's age is increasing which is affecting accessibility to healthcare and to assisted living and nursing homes.
Drug abuse and distracted driving are also two issues that I wish we did not have.
Green energy CO2 gimmicks have caused consternation for many farmers and other citizens of the state.
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Age
67
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?
Candidate has not yet responded.
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?
Candidate has not yet responded.
What do you see as the most important challenges facing our state?
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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.