The Sioux Falls Economy is experiencing extreme shrinkage.
According to Dave, and his rose colored glasses, everything is just great!
Munson says “our unemployment rate is still low so hopefully we can take the people that have lost opportunities and jobs and get them back into other parts of the work-force.”
Like holding signs in 40 below windchills on street corners.
“When we saw oil prices start to go up we really started working with all the different departments to cut fuel costs and to really look at efficiencies and how we could conserve inner fuel so we were very successful there and then fuel costs have really dropped dramatically for us which really helped.”
Like not plowing secondary streets, intersections or dropping gravel or salt. We are saving buckets of money!
And all of sudden the lifelong Republican conservative Mayor is Barry’s best friend!
Munson thinks president Obama’s plans will benefit Sioux Falls in a big way.
“next year when we get the stimulus package with some of the infrastructure needs we have there that should help bolster up this area here again, along with some of the preliminary plans we’re seeing we hope it can be another good year for the city of Sioux Falls.”
When there’s money being handed out, Mr. Munson has no shame!
So even though everyone is experiencing economic hardship, mayor Munson remains optimistic about the future of Sioux Falls.
Because, Heck, it ain’t my money I’m spending! “Hey Jodi, need a raise?”