State Representative District 17 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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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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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.
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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.
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Age
68
What should our state government do to support access to affordable housing?
Encourage the use of the funding approved in 2023 by small communities to install infrastructure in conjunction with a plan for a development. Using TIF's to lower the cost of homes is also helpful.
How do you view the initiative and referendum process in South Dakota? Are there any changes to this system that you would support?
I support giving voters a choice to challenge situations in SD. Unfortunately outside groups see South Dakota as a low cost state to test their plans. Then the South Dakota point of view has to be marketed against high dollar out of state supporters. Hopefully the South Dakota point of view can be promoted well enough for the right outcome.
How will you protect voting rights while maintaining the security and integrity of our elections?
Have already voted on voter security bills. SD has as secure process as any state. However, there is always risk of cheating. We must remain diligent on what is happening here.
What should our state government do to support access to affordable, quality childcare?
I believe there is a summer study this year to explore all options. I will attend on line work shops this summer to learn what other states are doing. Lack of childcare affects my business, I am paying attention.
What do you see as the most important challenges facing our state?
Property Taxes. As property values grow everywhere, we must come up with solutions. This dramatically effects seniors and others living in their lifelong homes. As values increase so do the taxes, and their stuck. I am on a summer study to study this and propose. possible changes