Doeden-founded PAC attacks Rapid City Libertyland TIF as 'corporate welfare'

But Aberdeen businessman has also used TIFs in redevelopment project

A political action committee founded by a prominent Republican gubernatorial candidate has attacked a proposed Rapid City development project for seeking “corporate welfare.”

But Toby Doeden has also used the same government-supported financing tool to fund a development project of his own on the other side of South Dakota.

“Let’s be clear about what this is: corporate welfare. Taking money from taxpayers and handing it to private corporations,” read a text message Dakota First Action that was blasted to Rapid City voters ahead of an upcoming referendum on a tax increment financing district.