Archive for October 11th, 2009

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

South Dakota & Sioux Falls POLITICAL TIDBITS

It appears that former state legislator, Clarence Kooistra is considering running for the Sioux Falls AT LARGE city council seat left vacant by Pat Costello. I think Clarence is a fair politician, and I wish him luck if he decides to run.
Today on KCPO’s political comedy show, The FACTS(?) SD State Senate Assistant Majority Leader, [...]

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Sunday, October 11th, 2009

And then there was 6

As the city elections get closer, I love the more prepared quotes candidates give to the media. Here is a few from yesterday’s Gargoyle and my analysis;
“On a short-term basis, I think we’re going to see some real financial challenges as we continue to work our way through the economic troubles our country has had,” [...]

2 Comments » - Posted in Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Mayor Race by l3wis

Sunday, October 11th, 2009

City Survey conveniently leaves out the rest of the council

As you can see from the graphics below, the city survey found the need to include the signature of the council chair, Costello, who just happens to be running for mayor. Not only on the postcard ‘Warning’ you about a survey to come, but on the survey letter also. Nothing like a taxpayer funded endorsement [...]

1 Comment » - Posted in Costello, Sioux Falls, Sioux Falls Mayor Race by l3wis