AFP S.D. Applauds Legislature On Stopping Penny Sales Tax

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AFP S.D. Applauds Legislature On Stopping Penny Sales Tax

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. — Today, Americans for Prosperity South Dakota is applauding the State House Affairs Committee on their vote to stop the penny sales tax. Over the past few weeks AFP South Dakota has actively engaged the legislature on the issue, launching a major patch-through phone call campaign and mobilizing its network of in-state activists to contact legislators to stop what could have been the largest tax increase in state history.

AFP South Dakota State Director Ben Lee released the following statement:

“We congratulate the State House Affairs Committee on standing up for South Dakota middle class families everywhere and defeating the penny sales tax. If every city participated, it would have been the largest tax increase in state history. At a time when many South Dakota families are still struggling to make ends meet, a new sales tax just wouldn’t have been fair,” AFP South Dakota State Director Ben Lee said.

Thankfully, today legislators did the right thing for middle class workers across our great state. We thank the many activists who contacted their legislators to be sure South Dakota remains a beacon for freedom both here and around the country,” AFP South Dakota State Director Ben Lee said.

Legislators who voted to stop the bill have the appreciation of the chapter’s thousands of activists, staff and volunteers as well as the appreciation of other organizations speaking out against the measure.

14 thoughts on “AFP S.D. Applauds Legislature On Stopping Penny Sales Tax”

  1. I never got one call or message so I hope he doesn’t break his arm patting himself on the back .

  2. Curious bitterness. Care to clear the air ? Not so much a fan of AFP ? Or, not so much a fan of the middle class ?

  3. I am so proud of South Dakota and its legislators for standing up to crooked municipal governments. This was an unabashed power and money grab, and the right thing was clearly done. Thank you, Ben, for your great work! You are a true American Patriot!

    1. Excuse me? ‘crooked municipal governments’?

      I don’t know how you have arrived at the conclusion that all municipal governments are crooked.

      I personally know all the members of my township board and their families. They work tirelessly to make sure the roads are taken. Many times they will spend their own money to make sure the snow plow is working and has fuel to clear the roads for the school buses. The treasurer will open the books for anyone, at any time. The only thing crooked about these folks is some of their fence lines.

      The 1¢ wouldn’t do the township any good. Because no sales place in the township, all the sales takes place in neighboring towns.

      If we can’t trust our LOCALLY ELECTED officials, who can we trust

      1. Not really defending Cities are you, MC. Townships are not the same thing, so I am glad for you, but stay on point.

        Let’s put it like this, if they were not a bunch of undeserving crooks, the legislature would have ignored the clarion call of the AFP and chosen to give the cities the extra penny. Afterall, infrastructure is a good thing; something tangible. Yet we know that the cities across the state are padding their bank accounts and are just plain unresponsive to the needs of the people. The state used to more actively manage these municipal corporations, and it ought to go back that way before we give them their extra penny.

        1. My mistake, I thought you said the state stood up to crooked municipal governments. That includes counties, townships, towns, villages, school boards, co-operatives and cities. That is a mighty broad brush to be using.

          The state used to more actively manage these municipal corporations…

          Since when was it the state’s job to manage municipalities? City councils are not elected by the state legislature. Mayors are not appointed by the governor. They are elected by the people they serve. These boards, councils and committees are accountable to the same people. One of the basic principal that we dear the the most effective government is that which is closest to the people.

          If a community wants some kind project completed; and they are willing to pay for with an extra penny sales tax, shouldn’t they have the opportunity to vote on it? Or should the state legislature swoop in and say, ‘NO! You can’t have that.’

        2. Sounds like AFP is getting an early start on the “medical marijuana.” Get a grip.

    2. “crooked municipal governments.”? Please explain. Does your definition include county also?

    3. Be more specific. If naming names is too much, identify the specific actions or motivations which fall under “crooked”.

      1. The number of crooked cities is too many to name, and the instances too numerous to count. Here is a little one for you: Associated school boards v. City of Colman. The town was openly robbing the school districts until the state said “no more!”.

  4. They had nothing to do with the demise of the bill, but that doesn’t seem to inhibit their taking the credit. Just more noise in the background. The Koch Brothers are not getting their money’s worth out of this guy.

    1. The Koch brothers from Wichita Ks financially support the AFP. And if you want to see the end result of their tomfoolery just read some recent articles about the financial condition of their home state.

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