State Representative District 26B
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: $16,348/year + $178/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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Lewis J. GrassRope
(Dem)
What should state government do to support access to affordable housing?
What should state government do to support equitable, quality public education (pre-K through higher ed) for all?
How do you view the initiative and referendum process in South Dakota? Are there any changes to this system that you would support?
Considering recently passed laws, what will you be watching for to ensure all eligible voters have equal access to the ballot box while maintaining the security and integrity of our elections?
What, if anything, should our state government do to support access to affordable, quality childcare?
What do you see as the most important challenges facing our state?
State Government could use local resources to help with affordable housing. They could also find developers that are willing to build affordable housing units. They can support affordable housing by changing the zoning laws and also preserve homes that already exist, instead of building new.
State government should allocate resources to schools with greater needs first so that the system is more balanced, especially in low-income districts. Support and fund school mental health professionals, Food Programs and health care to address non-academic barriers to learning. Cultural devesity and competency to overcome barriers also from pre-k to colleges. Some facilities are older and need newer equipment or renovations to make them more appealing to possible families moving into area
I view it as democracy from the native american lens that exist as referendum is needed so that all people's voice matters. We would look into the system to find a better pathway of communication and progress with all people's on changes of the system.
we should be watching to the limited access of recent laws passed. we as people should be creating more security that brings integrity to all peoples. In this action we ensure voting rights along with building community to assist those that are limited in getting to the polls.
state government should be more open to wages, financial burdens of families, look to the infrastructures within each district, and improving the quality of each infrastructure. Look to bring in more Programs to assist in certifications and grants to ensure longevity of each infrastructure. Childcare should be the biggest priority for any state as many families struggle to work and require these services for family stability.
the challenges each state will face are healthcare access, infrastructure and technology, budget sustainability, and property tax relief.
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