When I first got this email, I thought it was some kind of joke. Make no mistake, Paul is raising money for candidates that will be potentially running against Starr and Stehly (if they choose to run).
I also got a chuckle out of the picture PTH used. This is from the Trump rally where Noem refused to pay Sioux Falls taxpayers over $20K for private fundraiser security. Notice the presidential seal is Photoshopped out. I probably wouldn’t mention the president either in his current state of affairs.
I also enjoy the typos and half-truths included in the email, in classic Trump style, TJ must have wrote it.
Friend,
Nearly a year and a half ago, the people of Sioux Falls put their trust in me to lead our great city. During this time, our administration has been working hard to transform City Hall into a place of thinks innovatively and is focused on providing high-quality services for our citizens.
Being your mayor is an honor and I’m proud of the many accomplishments of my first few months in office. Some highlights include::
- Launching the One Sioux Falls framework and collaborating with community leaders.
- Cracking down on drug dealers with more officers like the new Narcotics Crime Unit and a new narcotics sergeant.
- Uniting a community in the aftermath of flooding and tornadoes.
- Focusing on infrastructure investments with the highest percentage of your tax dollars going toward road and bridge projects than previous decades. We’ve also invested in an upgraded sewer system needed for future growth.
- Creating a Department of Innovation and Technology to catch up with other cities and adopt new technology so that Sioux Falls is a national leader in 5G readiness, transit, data-driven solutions, open data, and more.
- Acting fiscally responsible by paying off millions of dollars of city debt early and eliminating wasteful spending to focus on the core essentials of city government.
We’ve made some big strides, but we’re just getting warmed up. I would appreciate your continued support as we look toward the future of our city.
Would you consider a financial gift to ensure we keep this momentum going?
We live in an incredible community and have much to be thankful for in Sioux Falls. I’m thankful everyday for the honor to serve as your mayor and I’m especially thankful for the support and prayers from friends like you.
In service,
Paul
