Meet the candidates running for municipal, school positions on April 13 ballot
The Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce asked each of the candidates running for Mayor, City Council and School Board information about their backgrounds and why they are running for office. Candidates are listed in the order in which they appear on the ballot. Some statements were edited for length. Following are their responses:
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Chamber takes positions on charter amendments
In addition to the city council and school board seats and mayoral race, voters can also decide on three amendments to the City’s charter as proposed by the Charter Commission on the April 13 election. The commission met pursuant to the City Code to review the City Charter and make recommendations to the voters for changes. Three changes were approved by the Commission. The three changes (A, B and C) were reviewed by the Chamber’s Board of Directors, after being reviewed by the Chamber’s Issues Management Council. At its March 24 meeting, the Board issued the following recommendations ...Read Full Story
How they voted: A look at the 2009 and 2010 legislative sessions
Each year the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce reports on how Sioux Falls area legislators voted on bills that were approved by the Chamber’s Board as its platform. The Chamber strives to be impartial and accurate in presenting this information. The publication of “How They Voted” is designed to facilitate an ongoing dialogue on business concerns between voters and elected officials. ...Read Full Story
Spring Membership Drive a success
Several new Chamber members bowled a perfect score by joining the Sioux Falls Area Chamber of Commerce. Approximately 90 volunteers sold Chamber memberships during the two-week Spring Membership Drive, which concluded on Friday, March 26 and brought in more than 95 new Chamber members. ...Read Full Story
Sioux Falls Business Conference to be held June 2
The Sioux Falls Business Journal and Augustana College are partnering to hold the second Sioux Falls Business Conference on Wednesday, June 2 on the Augustana College campus. ...Read Full Story
