By Norma Najacht
An informed citizenry is indispensable to a Constitutional republic like the United States of America. It is up to us, the citizens, to decide who is guiding our federal, state and local policies.
Voters are tasked with the responsibility of first finding out which candidates are running in races that could impact them. The Custer County Chronicle will print information in an upcoming issue, both in articles and in the public notices section, about the races and ballot topics to help provide voters knowledge to guide their voting decisions.
I’ve heard some people say — and I’ve probably said it myself — that it doesn’t seem like South Dakotans have much of a voice in national races.
However you look at that, it’s a fact that local elected officials make decisions on policies that directly affect our taxes, home value and professional lives.
Our local representatives work hard to enact laws and regulations that impact all of us. Wages, taxes, zoning ordinances and landowners’ rights are a few of the aspects of our lives that are influenced by our local officials.
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