ISSUES
RESPONSIBLE GROWTH
Sioux Falls has many different people and many unique needs. A significant percentage of our jobs are provided by small businesses. We need to make sure we are supporting this important part of our economy.
TRANSPARENCY
Sioux Falls has a highly qualified and engaged group of citizens that want to be involved in shaping the community they call home. Making sure people understand the issues and have time to actively engage in policy making is important.
RATIONAL SPENDING
Both cost of living and taxes are increasing. This unsustainable situation puts our residents under financial pressure, especially younger people and the elderly. We need to adjust our policies so the tax load is not overwhelming.
LIVABILITY
Sioux Falls has an “F” crime rating. We need to get the crime situation under control. Part of the problem is caused by the lack of rehabilitation at the prisons. Other issues are related to the low paying jobs we are fostering.