Hill City Prevailer

Property tax reform, I’m on it

Published by admin on Thu, 04/21/2022 - 9:06am

As the desire to leave the urban congestion behind them, South Dakota, and especially the Black Hills has been experiencing a huge influx of people moving here from all over the United States. I understand why they would want to relocate from places that are becoming undesirable to live and raise a family.

Can’t you read the (political) sign?

Published by admin on Thu, 04/21/2022 - 8:56am
Sign, sign
Everywhere a sign
Blockin’ out the scenery
Breakin’ my mind
We are no strangers to signs in our area. While some states are devoid of billboards and such, we may in fact be just the opposite. 
How far is it to Wall Drug?

Patience, perseverance and crocheting

Published by admin on Thu, 04/14/2022 - 9:55am
I was 9 when I learned how to crochet. Since then, I have completed countless projects from afghans to stuffed animals to scarves. Some of these projects were incredibly intricate. It took deep concentration to interpret the pattern correctly, make all the little pieces and sew them together. So when I found a simple crochet kit for a cute book bag, I wasn’t expecting to have any problems. 

I don’t support a Convention of States

Published by admin on Wed, 04/13/2022 - 4:07pm

Now that session is over our campaign season is beginning. I will run for re-election as your state senator in District 30. I appreciate all of the support and encouragement to continue representing the citizens of our great state.
I am very happy to have had the opportunity to work with everyone on stopping the Custer State Campground and expansion of municipal campgrounds.  The state does not need to be competing with the private sector. Big thank you to all of you who helped with those issues.

The importance of reading the fine print

Published by admin on Thu, 04/07/2022 - 9:19am
I admit it.
I didn’t read the fine print. 
And now, like many of you, I regret it.
 Had I known that in the 59th section of the 95 sectioned Initiated Measure 26 there was a provision forcing all cities in the state to offer a medical marijuana dispensary license I would have “just said no.”

I will vote to impeach Ravnsborg

Published by admin on Thu, 04/07/2022 - 9:06am

“After careful and comprehensive investigation and consideration of the facts and application law, a majority of the select committee hereby concludes Attorney General Ravnsborg did not commit an impeachable offense in his conduct surrounding the death of Joe Boever,” committee chairman and House Speaker Spencer Gosch, R-Glenham, said following more than four hours of closed door deliberations. “The select committee recommends that articles of impeachment do not issue.”

Edgemont play was welcome escape

Published by admin on Thu, 04/07/2022 - 9:06am

This is a time when inflation is hitting all of us in our pocketbooks, making our disposable cash non-existent, national safety concerns are at an all-time high and property taxes are skyrocketing.
I have to admit that it was unbelievably refreshing to attend the Edgemont High School’s play last Thursday evening for a performance of, “Chateau Le Roach,” or as we in America would say, the House of the Cockroach. It seems that the hotel has a “slight” cockroach problem (to say the least).

How a red scarf encouraged me

Published by admin on Thu, 03/31/2022 - 9:26am
One of my favorite authors, Holley Gerth, has a pair of red boots that she wears whenever she has to do something brave. They make her feel like a superhero. It’s like she’s channeling her inner Wonder Woman to boldly face the task at hand. Plus they’re cute, which is a definite perk. 

Reviewing this year’s legislative session

Published by admin on Thu, 03/31/2022 - 8:57am

On Jan. 12, 2021, with my hand on my Grandmother’s Bible, I was sworn into office as District 30 representative for the State of South Dakota.
After I read and understood the oath of office—an oath to support the Constitution of the United States and the Constitution of the state of South Dakota, and to faithfully discharge the duties of Representative according to the best of my abilities—I enthusiastically signed the document. It has been my honor to have done just that for the past two years. And I haven’t taken that responsibility lightly.

Something is fishy here

Published by admin on Thu, 03/24/2022 - 9:18am
I’d like to ask a favor. I’d like to ask all of you who have shown up recently at the Hill City Common Council meetings to help me. Because you are men and women who get things done. I have heard your pleas and cries and poignant stories. 
I have seen you stand up one after the other after the other to share your experiences and to try to change the minds of your aldermen. 
I’ve heard about the businesses you have worked so hard to painstakingly grow and how you  think they might be impacted.