Former State Legislator Alex Jensen is kicking off his campaign for Sioux Falls City Council one week from today on Tuesday, November 19th at Queen City Bakery in Sioux Falls.
Jensen will be running for the at-large position on the Sioux Falls City Council currently occupied by Theresa Stehly, in what is certain to be a spirited campaign.
More to come!
Alex will be a welcome addition to the Sioux Falls City Council. We need more consensus and bridge builders who want to work together to move Sioux Falls forward and I think he’s the kind of person who can get the job done.
Yay….more bunker ramps. You guys want to remove the only conservative left on the council with a rubber stamp who will help enrich developers with taxpayer dollars. Sioux Falls citizens can’t wait!
The entire establishment is against Teresa.
That’s why she will win. That’s why Trump won.
I suspect she’ll announce her candidacy (for the state legislature) before November’s end. Frankly, it would be wise to announce soon, lest others be tempted by the open D14 seat. The state budget exceeds the city budget. If one’s goal is to save taxpayers money…
You have no clue what your talking about.
Yes I do. People like the outsiders like Stehly and Trump. The people voted for Trump not the R establishment.
While I disagree Stehly is a conservative, if she were, her wholesale lack of integrity and work ethic would make her a stain on the conservative brand.
A lack of integrity is a stain on the conservative brand? Do you know who your president is?
You clearly don’t know what integrity is. Donald Trump is exactly who he claims to be and he shows us that wholly unfiltered.
Agree or disagree with his politics. Agree or disagree with his personality and manners. Agree or disagree with how he interacts with those he disagrees with. But, he is consistent and open about who he is. That is what integrity is.
Integrity is not the degree to how a person lives up to your values or expectations.
Integrity: noun
1.the quality of being honest and having strong moral principles; moral uprightness.
1. Donald Trump is not honest. He lies constantly.
2. Donald Trump is not moral.
Amazing how a person can be anything when you change the definition of words to fit your agenda, Troy. Wanna try again?
I think we’ve officially veered off topic.
True. Good grief already
Alex is the right person for the council – excited for him to kick off his campaign!
As someone with children and a career in Sioux Falls, I’m excited at the prospect of replacing Theresa with a candidate like Alex. It’s time that we look at the big picture and stop grandstanding and twisting facts to rile up supporters. Alex understands development, conservative budgets and the city’s return on investment. GO ALEX!!!
And yet, the reason for all the shortfalls are not because of spending supported by Theresa. I’m sure replacing her with another Corp welfare supporter should make things better.
I’ve known Alex since 2015, and have had the chance to watch him grow in his understanding of the political process and how to get things done. All of us are a work in progress on this earth, but Alex is a long way down the path to knowing how to serve the public and be effective.
He will do well on the Sioux Falls Council, and he understands the hard work it takes to get there – and be successful once there.
Support from dinosaurs is all a person needs to know that Alex is wrong for the job.
I have known the Stehly family since the 1970’s. She will continue to stand-up and serve the people of Sioux Falls. She walks the talk and isn’t afraid to challenge the special interests.
I heard T. Stehly and T. Swanger were running for state congress, to represent District 14 (& that Erin Healy will run for the SD Senate versus Zikmund).
Has Theresa ditched that plan & committed to city council?
I’d like to see a capable, conservative woman somewhere on the D14 ballot.
What is this “state congress?”
The SD house and the SD senate. Not the US congress.
probably meant to say state legislature.
sure, that’s cool. SD legislature. I haven’t heard rumors that she’d challenge Dusty. i’m talking about state level only, *not federal*
I’ve heard Tapio wants to run dir senate in Watertown again while living in sioux falls.
Or belittle and impugn peoples integrity. She has the wrong temperament. She isn’t a leader.
Looking forward to seeing a big turn-out for Alex next Tuesday.
what is the timeline for the city elections? I mean when can you collect signatures and when is the deadline?
You can start to collect signatures for this election on 1/31.
Excited Alex is running. He is a great guy and will do well.
I also admire Stehly’s passion and commitment but I don’t think she’s very effective. Lots of attention but not much to show for it.
One cannot deny that young Ms. Stehly is entertaining and brings a certain level of supporters to the blog, who are also entertaining young ladies.
I couldn’t help but notice that in the most recent First Premier commercial, that Alex makes it into that commercial a couple of times…. How convenient with an up coming election, huh? …..#WeKnowWhoBreadsHisButter
I don’t understand why folks don’t want Stehly to stay. While I can disagree with how she approaches things she is sticking up for US, the taxpayer. Anyone paying any attention in Sioux Falls knows we are getting railroaded by BS projects left and right. We need more like her to fight back against all this shit. While I do not know Alex from a hole in the wall I have a feeling he is probably another Rubber Stamper to the mix who will continue to piss away our money. These people on the Council are NO Conservatives and seem like Big Spending Liberals to me.
Young Mr. Alex is no doubt a fine fellow. There is nothing wrong with Ms. Stehly’s bucking the old fat boy network, but her insanerness in doing so has reached a point where the electorate will probably oust her and put in a rubber-stamp boy. Mr. Alex might have his sights on mayor or congress, but for the moment he will be a more effective personage on the council. Ms. Stehly pooped in her own bed too may times.
The big problem with Ms Stehly is she can’t have a reasonable disagreement with anyone. Everything is personal to her. You disagree with her policies, she attacks you personally. She’s tried to get people that have disagreed with her kicked off non-profit boards, excluded from participating in city events, disqualified from working for the city, etc.
I don’t mind that she is an independent thinker and asks hard questions like Kermit Staggers did, but she’s no Kermit Staggers. He was all about ideas and policy. He could disagree with you on policy and still be friendly with you. Stehly is all about herself and her fragile ego. With her, it’s her way or you’re the enemy.
So voter ready for change, what is your name.
Mr. Stehly?
It’s kind of funny, the Alex supporters have no courage to state their name.
Unfortunately, some of Alex’s supporters can’t put their names out publicly because Stehly bullies people that oppose her positions. In the past, she has called her opponent’s employers to complain about them, harass them and put them in a very awkward position. She’s also tried to kick people off non-profit boards, exclude them from city activities, etc.
There was one person that disagreed with her on something on Facebook. Stehly called their employer to complain about them, allegedly threatened to vote against future city funding for that organization and asked questions like “Is this the kind of person you want to represent your organization?”
Stehly is a bully and some people just don’t have the luxury of being able to speak their mind in public given her propensity to make things personal, involve people’s employers and non-profit activities, etc. It’s no wonder some people want to keep their opposition of Stehly anonymous.
Stehly bullies those who oppose her positions? Really? She is(was?) the choir director at my church. She is pro life and fights for the unborn. She is the only one on the council with any balls. Yes, republicans, abandon the one conservative that is on the council. Because she is a bully.
And I have to agree with Tara V, why do so few Jensen supporters put their names on their posts? Grow a pair!
Signed with my name. I think she is not a conservative but an anarchist. I think she is her priority and not the people. I think she is an abject liar. I think she is lazy. I think she is only smart enough to grasp issues which have six words or less. Clear enough? Do I have to go on?
For the record, I had once hoped she was going to be the next Kermit who I respected, voted for, and believe are extremely valuable counters at virtually ever level of government. I had been one of her defenders until I came to realize she was a pretender and insult to the memory, legacy, and role of Kermit
Troy I said most. And I do commend you for always signing your name (as do I).
You described damn near every politician ever elected (I was one before and am one now).
Perhaps if more people with any real courage would run then the Stehly’s and the Stagger’s of the world would not have to shout so loud. Just my humble opinion.
I see we have an anti-Stehly propaganda machine starting early. Looks like this is going to get dirty. Put your name to your comments.
To get more support from conservatives, she needs to declare if she’s running. Pretty soon it’ll be Thanksgiving.
Is she running for city council? State legislature? Something else? Don’t play peekaboo with voters. Fish or cut bait.
Jensen isn’t perfect but at least he gives you a straight answer.
Troy, sounds like you have a problem with Theresa challenging the establishment.
Say what you will about Stehly, but she’s great at constituent services and works hard to find the answers to questions people ask her. For me, that’s a great quality in a candidate. If she doesn’t run for council, I hope she runs in D14. The pot needs to be stirred and the status quo challenged. I’m glad she does it.