So this is on the agenda of the council Tuesday (Item #32);
The proposed ordinance would reduce the percentage necessary to win a city council race from more than 50 percent to 35 percent as long as the candidate receives the most votes. If the candidate with the most votes is unable to secure at least 35 percent of the vote, the top two candidates with the most votes would go to a runoff. This proposed ordinance would only impact city council elections.
I think it is turning it back to where it was originally before Rex Rolfing decided to mess with it. Not sure if the entire council supports the change since the two sponsors are the only two councilors who support a November election date. We will see.
Elections at all levels are the best way to disrupt Trump fascism. Doesn’t matter how many runoffs, the people are the power. Can’t wait for state and congressional elections. Post Independence Day 6/14/25, we must assume Republicans support oligarchy. Time for red to become blue South Dakota. Get back to fundamental freedom and lots of illegal immigrants. They work paying taxes and social security for the rest of us. Without them not collecting social security they paid in, the system will be broke in but a few years.
Trump sells citizenship for 5 million. How much is European?
If Strong Mayor makes decisions, why not keep council seats in a perpetual runoff? Council office makes no difference anyway.