WOW! Imagine that, South Dakota’s second largest city has a little compassion for their citizens;
“We understand that times are tough and everyone needs to tighten the purse strings as much as possible, and I think the city government is no exception,” Rapid City Mayor Alan Hanks said.
Can you pass that message on to King Dave?
Sioux Falls will collect 3 percent more in property taxes next year after the City Council on Monday approved the maximum annual increase allowed by state law.
And guess who was the only councilor to vote against this increase was?
Councilor Kermit Staggers proposed an amendment to not take the 3 percent increase, but it failed to get support.
Once again, the Sioux Falls city council proves how out of touch they are with the general public by approving this increase.
Citizens must defend against socialist city government. They’re supported by taxpayers but act independantly. Most citizens would continue with present tax assessments despite the fact their homes have lost value. Another 3% deserves a rash of contested property tax hearings. With ‘Home Rule’ nobody gets a concession but the city hearings overhead cost will eat up the new revenue and keep them busy until this mayor and most of the council can be voted out.
I just find it ironic that RC figured out that this is not a good time to raise taxes, yet 7 of our 8 councilors think that a tax increase in a shit hole economy is a good idea.
F’ing stupid.
Rapid City is more progressive and not marxist. There’s good shopping and a low sales tax with no intentions for increases. I’d consider living there if they had better air travel service. I know I’ll be buried there at the Exit 34 National Veterans Cemetary. I had business there at the courthouse. Employees are helpful, friendly, and copies are free. City infrastructure is not deteriating. City hardware is older, well maintained, and put to work. Here, I often see brand new machinery parked for weeks at a time. The Rapid City Journal is unbiased, interesting, thick, and worth the price. Four paragraphs on page 3 regarding a 3% property tax increase would be front page there.