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Sioux Falls Mayor TenHaken needs to learn from the Mayor of Omaha on how to handle the Slumlord Tzadik

So look how Omaha is handling this A-Hole;

Officials emphasized that law prevents the city from acting on behalf of tenants until there is a fully written and filed complaint. They can’t act on a YouTube video or a social media post.

City code enforcement can’t come in and inspect anything until a formal complaint is filed with the name of the resident, their contact information, and details about the specific issue the resident is complaining about.

“We cannot file a complaint or take a complaint from a social media post or a video posted on YouTube,” Stothert said.

Notice how this mayor is handling the situation compared to Poops. She is asking the residents to file complaints with her office. SHE IS TAKING OWNERSHIP OF THE SITUATION. Something Poops could never do because he is too busy trying to buy the properties. This is how code enforcement works. If the landlord is a Piece of Sh!t you should have a backup plan, that’s local government. I think the owner of these properties not only needs heavy fines but belongs in a f’ing jail cell. Anyone who treats humans like this is not even equivalent to the dried dog turd on the soles of my shoes. Leaders have courage and are not ‘wimps’ when faced with a challenge, they tackle it and hold the ones at fault accountable, while Poops is worried that a millionaire Floridian doesn’t get a return on his investment(?). I sometimes wonder what Paul does with his day, because he certainly isn’t working . . . or thinking.

Emily’s Hope Art Show & Auction 2025

Bob Dylan

I will be participating in the art auction. You can make bids here. There is a ton of great work in the auction and it is going to a fantastic cause, supplying businesses and organizations with NARCAN. It is a life saving tool in the fight against addiction. Buy something!

I love the BIO they wrote for me;

Bob Dylan, by Scott L. Ehrisman
Dimensions: 13.75” x 16.75”
Year: 2021
Medium: Mixed Media/Collage

A tribute to the legendary Bob Dylan, this piece blends collage, mixed media, and acrylics on art board, all encased in a shadow box under glass. Scott L. Ehrisman masterfully combines layered textures and vibrant hues to create a dynamic portrait that captures Dylan’s enigmatic spirit and cultural significance. The work pays homage to the intersection of music and art, embodying a sense of timeless creativity.

Based in Sioux Falls, South Dakota, Scott L. Ehrisman has been practicing art and graphic design since 1991. Influenced by early pinup photography, pop art, and masters like Picasso and Van Gogh, Ehrisman’s work merges elements of Byzantine Icon art with contemporary mixed media. His distinctive style has been showcased in regional exhibitions and sold globally, reflecting a unique fusion of historical and modern artistic inspirations.

Good Blessing Mr. Yarrow

It didn’t hit at first. A friend texted me today that a great man died. I did not know what to think. A few years ago I took a weird trip to the Hills to see a ‘Honor the Earth’ concert put on by Native Americans. Pete put it on, he was the organizer. Between meeting him and Arlo Guthrie, I was in a complete different world. I want people to know, whether you like his music or not, doesn’t matter. We don’t make people like this anymore.

RIP President Carter

Probably one of the most under rated presidents. I was born in 1972 after the Nixon fiasco, so Jimmy was my man. I often tell folks besides Nixon bringing it up, Carter warned us of climate change and if the SOB would not have beat him in 1980, we would have had real change. I still remember election day in 1980 or shortly after and my grandpa talking about the presidential election, “I voted for Jimmy, he is a good man.” It was classic Carl sarcasm, it was a dig on Reagan. Man how they hated Reagan.

Sioux Falls is hostile towards bicyclists and peds

After riding E-Bike for 4 years I decided this year I would try to ride almost everyday this winter, not quite but I am averaging 6 days a week so far. Studded tires are where it’s at 🙂 I have to admit it is kind of an addiction but once you have the layers on it is actually very peaceful and comfortable. And I am not crazy, on my way to work today I counted 20 individual joggers in a 4 mile stretch. Some people get it. The other day while riding to work I saw this beautiful younger Bald Eagle gracefully flying thru the trees on the bike trail. I should have taken a picture but I was in such awe I didn’t even think about it. I also work late afternoons so the beginning sunsets on my commute are beautiful.

But there is one thing I detest; the way our city’s public works doesn’t properly maintain our streets in Sioux Falls;

While this graphic is from another city, it is pretty much like this in Sioux Falls. It amazes me when we have a mayor who is supposedly into fitness makes it very difficult for people walking or riding bike to navigate this town. I said if most people in Sioux Falls started bike commuting to work at least 3 days a week we would be less fat, and more happy. I lost 100 pounds riding bike and that was my only exercise routine on my 3 year journey. I do other routines now, because I can physically now, but biking is a great low cardio workout, especially an e-bike where it monitors your cadence and keeps you at a consistent pedal speed. Not only good for leg muscles it can also make your arms stronger and helps with balance, coordination and concentration.

Former city councilor Neitzert said to me recently that he pushed hard to get more bike safety measures on our streets and was ignored, he even told me that the city has a fund for this stuff and the Mayor won’t touch it with a 10 foot pole.

I’m not anti-car. Many peeps have asked me if I even own one, I do. I love my 2009 Honda Civic. It’s simple and functional and I have been looking for a used Hybrid. My bro owns a Chevy Volt and he has told me it is the best car he has ever owned (C’mon, the VW diesel pickup was pretty cool, you should have never sold it!)

We need to find a way in Sioux Falls to make peace between cars, bikes and peds. I didn’t even mention all the insults thrown at me from peeps in vehicles and guess who is the worst? Harley riders. You would think my 2 wheel cousins would have my back, hell no. Small pee-pee syndrome.

Speaking of cars, one of my friends is trying to sell his 1961 Porsche Notchback that he fully restored after pulling it from a barn in Virginia. Cars are cool, bikes are way cooler.