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City Council - Pat Jones

Season 1, Ep. 8

Listen to the Dakota Town Hall podcast talk with Pat Jones who is running for Rapid City City Council.


What can the city do so that people can find affordable housing? 


What more can the city do to help its residence with mental health and addiction needs?


Do you think the city should go from Dillion’s Rule to Home Rule? What do you see as the advantages of each?


What changes should the city do to cover the expected the short fall in the revenue due to COVID-19?


What criteria or measurements do you think the city should use to allow a freer business environment or to reestablish restrictions because of the COVID-19? 


In this current business environment do you think there should be any changes to the plans for the mixed-use facility for the corner of 5th and St. Joe?  


What are your one or two to priorities you would like to accomplish during your time on the City Council? 


What do you bring to the city council as far as experience and special skills to make this a better place to live?

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