Mayor Christine Erickson Endorses Governor Larry Rhoden for Reelection

Mayor Christine Erickson endorses Governor Larry Rhoden for reelection

Sioux Falls Mayor Christine Erickson has announced her endorsement of Governor Larry Rhoden in the Republican gubernatorial runoff.

Toby, Larry and Christine – South DaCola

I know, sounds like the title of a Hallmark film. So after Christine’s installation last week people were milling around in Council Chambers so I congratulated all the new councilors and Christine. So here was one of our exchanges; CE: I didn’t ask for Toby’s endorsement. ME: I know. But you know why he endorsed you don’t you? CE: No. Why did he endorse me? (She seemed surprised, because she really didn’t know the answer. This surprised me with …

Erickson returns Rhoden's favor — not Doeden's

Sioux Falls Mayor Christine Erickson endorses South Dakota Gov. Larry Rhoden while Lt. Gov. Tony Venhuizen looks on. Rhoden is running against Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden in a July 28 runoff election. (Dominik Dausch / The Dakota Scout)Sioux Falls Mayor Christine Erickson, fresh from her own runoff election battle, is aiding longtime ally Larry Rhoden with his own fight.Erickson, who is only a week into her role as mayor of South Dakota’s l…

Mayor Christine Erickson backs Gov. Larry Rhoden in Republican gubernatorial run-off

Sioux Falls Mayor Christine Erickson returned the favor to Gov. Larry Rhoden on Thursday. The recently elected Erickson formally endorsed Rhoden in his Republican primary campaign against Aberdeen businessman Toby Doeden. "Governor Rhoden understands that strong communities are built on safe neighborhoods, responsible government, and creating opportunities for families to succeed. There is no better partner to make Sioux Falls safer and more aff…

Let’s do the Toby Doeden jitterbug. He’s got all the moves.

Toby Doeden has been fast-talking around the issues for months now. So quickly and deftly does he change positions that listening to him talk is like watching the lady above jitterbugging her way around a dance floor.Here are some of his position changes on the topics he raised earlier in the campaign.:Eliminating property taxes.  Last December he said he wants to completely eliminate property taxes. He said, “farmers, ranchers, small business o…