VIEWPOINT | Parades are fun — affordability, safety, mobility matter more

Guest column by Jamie Smith, Sioux Falls mayoral candidate

I love parades. I make an effort to attend and participate in as many as I can — they’re a lot of fun and a great way to connect with neighbors. But if you asked me about the top issues facing Sioux Falls, I don’t think our parades — or lack thereof — would make the top 50.

Sioux Falls citizens agree.

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