State Representative Scott Munsterman and family had to make an emergency trip to Sioux Falls as a result of a medical event which occurred yesterday with Scott’s wife, Mary Jeanne.
Please keep the family in your prayers, and feel free to offer your well wishes at the caring bridge site that their daughter Ashley has set up here:
How crazy left do you have to be to demand that the United States “Stop using fossil fuels. Period?”
#DemDebate Stop using fossil fuels. Period!
— Jay Williams (@Jay4Senate) March 7, 2016
Apparently, the South Dakota Democrat Party’s US Senate Candidate Jay Williams is where the bar is set on that issue.
For my Republican candidate friends, guess what you’re going to see in your mailbox soon?
Last night, I put the finishing touches on my 2016 campaign material catalog for one of my businesses, dakotacampaignstore.com, and placed my order in preparation to hawk my wares in the upcoming campaign season.
When it comes to campaign materials, I’ve always been trying to figure out ways to do things on the cheap. I’d figured out a stencil system for 4×8 sheets of plywood, and I’ve made door hangers with cardstock, a Hewlett Packard 4p printer and an exacto knife. And trust me, after spending time trying to do it cheaply, I figured out that it’s not much more in terms of cost to do it professionally, and it might be cheaper when you factor in your time & materials.
So, Back in June of 2010, I started Dakotacampaignstore.com to deliver high quality campaign products for South Dakota Republican and non-partisan political candidates, and I haven’t looked back since.
In doing so, I’ve been pleasantly surprised that since I’m a small shop, I’m able to deliver campaign products that are competitive if not cheaper than anyone else out there when comparing apples to apples. On the rare occasion when they are cheaper on items such as postcards, they’re typically doing it by using a lesser quality paper stock, or not UV coating it, which keeps them looking nice through the rigors of bulk mail. (Yes, there is a difference between 8pt uncoated and 14pt UV coated stock, despite what one candidate tried to tell me, and the cards looked like it.)
When you use dakotacampaignstore.com, for your campaign, you’re getting an experienced turn-key solution for targeting your message with some of the highest quality campaign materials on the South Dakota market. You’re also getting the benefit of 28 years of political experience.
So, Republicans & non-partisan candidates, if you think you need campaign materials for 2016, feel free to give me a call at 605-690-6853, and let’s have a conversation. You won’t be disappointed.
With 3 weeks to go until the filing deadline, Ann Tornberg’s Democrats are up from 7 to having 11 candidate petitions filed for the 105 legislative seats she bragged she was going to have filled for the 2016 election cycle.
After fielding the worst slate of statewide candidates (Paula Hawks and Jay Williams) in a generation, Tornberg is not instilling a lot of confidence in her ability to produce what she promises.
(Here’s the official announcement on Brookings Mayor Tim Reed running for the District 7 House seat being vacated by Scott Munsterman. – p)
TIM REED TO SEEK DISTRICT 7 HOUSE SEAT
Tim Reed announced today his intention to run for the South Dakota House of Representatives in Legislative District 7.
Reed currently serves as Mayor of Brookings. With 13 years of experience in city government, Tim is ready to advocate for the citizens of District 7 and affect policy at a state wide level for all the citizens of South Dakota.
Reed said, “I’m looking forward to the campaign and discussing the opportunities and issues facing South Dakota, its cities, and citizens”
During Tim’s tenure as Mayor of Brookings, the City and County came together to build a new Joint Government Building providing better service and saving the tax payer money. That cooperative attitude continued when the City, County, State, and South Dakota State University collaborated to attract Bel Brands to Brookings and the City and State then worked closely together to get 3M to expand in Brookings.
Reed added; “I plan to bring that cooperative approach to the legislature.”
Reed has been active with legislative issues as Mayor of Brookings, a member of the Brookings Chamber of Commence Government Affairs Committee, and a member of the Board of Directors of the South Dakota Municipal League.
Reed, a Republican, has 13 years experience in City Government. Tim served two terms as a Member of the City Council and is in his third term as Mayor. He is a graduate of SDSU with a degree in Commercial Economics. He worked at 3M in the Materials Control and Information Technology Departments. He then worked for i2 Technologies as a Consultant and was self-employed as a Supply Chain Consultant. Tim also served as the Development Director for the College of Engineering for the SDSU Foundation. He oversaw the college’s development operation during an extraordinarily prolific time that included the construction of three new buildings and the establishment of a new endowed professorship. Tim also serves as a district chair on the South Dakota Municipal League Board of Directors.
I’d heard a rumor yesterday, which was quickly confirmed.Yet another legislator has decided not to run again.
District 19 State Senator Bill Van Gerpen confirmed to me yesterday that he has decided to take a pass on running for Senate this year, leaving a vacancy in the seat which has yet to be filled.
No word on whether Kent Petersen or Kyle Schoenfish would move up to run for the office, or if someone not currently in office would enter the race. (Possibly someone who recently lost in a primary in a previous US Senate contest?)
This has no bearing on those of us with 7 kids. (I think he’s referring to someone else..)
Todd Kolden, Aberdeen School Board member, noted on the SDWC candidate list this morning under the comments that he will be a Republican candidate for a District 3 house seat.
Currently, one seat is occupied by State Representative Dan Kaiser, and the other is being vacated by Al Novstrup, who is running for the State Senate in that same district.
No further details at the moment, but I’m sure we’ll be hearing more quickly.
Rounds Statement on the Passing of Nancy Reagan
PIERRE— U.S. Sen. Mike Rounds (R-S.D.) issued the following statement on the passing of former first lady Nancy Reagan, who died yesterday in her home at the age of 94.
“Jean and I send our deepest condolences to the Reagan family during this difficult time,” said Rounds. “Nancy Reagan epitomized grace and civility in a political arena that too often lacks both. She will be remembered for many things, including the deep love and loyalty she had for her husband and for her lifelong commitment to public service. We will keep her family in our thoughts and prayers as we all mourn the loss of this very special first lady.”
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Gov. Daugaard Orders Flags At Half-Staff For Nancy Reagan
PIERRE, S.D. – Gov. Dennis Daugaard requests that all flags in the state be flown at half-mast, effective immediately, to honor the life of First Lady Nancy Reagan who passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016.
The Governor asks that all flags remain at half-staff until sunset on the day of interment.
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