Lawmakers’ tax plan injects new tension into Sioux Falls mayoral race
Relief for government or taxpayers? City Hall contenders clash on tax strategy
The 2026 Sioux Falls mayoral contest was thrust into the political spotlight this week as a lawmaker with eyes on City Hall earned public praise for his role in creating a new revenue stream for local governments in South Dakota.
But what Rep. Greg Jamison and Mayor Paul TenHaken are championing as property tax relief in the form of long-term budget savings could also stir headwinds among a conservative electorate wary of any new taxes.
