VIEWPOINT | South Dakota’s future depends on smart growth — not fear of it
Guest column by Tyler Tordsen, Sioux Metro Growth Alliance
South Dakotans are right to care deeply about the future of our communities. We value self-reliance, common sense, and stewardship of our land, tax dollars and way of life. Lately, I’ve grown increasingly concerned by the rising anti-growth sentiment across our state. Too often, it’s fueled not by facts, but by misinformation and a growing distrust of government.
That frustration is real. People want lower taxes, especially property taxes, and they want relief for families, farmers and small business owners who are also feeling the pinch. At the same time, we’re increasingly resistant to new housing, infrastructure and economic development projects that could expand the tax base and help ease that burden over time. We can’t continue to demand tax relief while blocking the very growth that makes it possible.
