July 5, 2024

Election Results

All results for the state can be viewed on the SD Secretary of State website.

Results for the local elections are as follows:

County Commissioner Candidates – Republican:
Joe Allen – 653 votes (20.01%)*
Ann Abbot – 610 votes (18.69%)*
Paul Nabholz – 556 votes (17.04%)*
Raymond Palmer – 515 votes (15.78%)
Edward Harvey – 360 votes (11.03%)
Benjamin Tubbs – 302 votes (9.26%)
Jeffrey Shannon – 267 votes (8.18%)

Hot Springs Mayor:
Cindy Donnell – 675 votes (65.73%)*
Craig Romey – 260 votes (25.32%)
Chris Pannill – 92 votes (8.96%)

Hot Springs City Council – Ward 1:
Georgia Holmes – 142 votes (53.58%)*
Kim Moir – 123 votes (46.42%)

Hot Springs City Council – Ward 2:
Schuyler Wetzel – 130 votes (50.78%)*
Martin Meyer – 126 votes (49.22%)

Hot Springs City Council – Ward 4:
Robert Nelson – 104 votes (59.43%)*
Carl Atchley – 71 votes (40.57%)

Road Construction

Capture2For the next week the South Dakota Department of Transportation will be resurfacing three bridge near the courthouse. This is causing traffic congestion in front of the courthouse.  If you have business with the courthouse that can wait until next week it may be worth your time to wait.  Work is scheduled to end June 11th.

Primary Elections

Don’t forget to vote at your polling place on June 7th between 7 am and 7 pm! Early voting is still available at the Auditor’s office until 5 pm on Monday June 6th. We hope to see you all!

You can check out sample ballots on the Auditor’s election page.

If you want to check your registration go to the South Dakota Secretary of State’s website. https://sos.sd.gov/Elections/VIPLogin.aspx
If you have a smart phone check out the Vote605 App.
https://sdsos.gov/elections-voting/voting/VOTE605.aspx

Commercial Reassessment

This summer the Department of Equalization will be conducting a reassessment of all commercial properties in Fall River County.

Done: All

The assessors would like to thank everyone for their cooperation during this summer reassessment.  All field work has been completed except for a few odds and ends.

Preliminary notices with new values will be sent out in mid-January. After preliminary notices are sent there will be about four weeks during which you can meet with the assessors regarding the new value.

Official assessment notices will be sent March 1st. Any changes to properties after that point will require filing an appeal to the Board of Equalization.

Employment Opening: 24/7 Tech

24/7 Tech:  The Fall River County Sheriff’s Office is accepting applications for a 24/7 program tech.  Job duties include administering PBTs (alcohol breath tests) and UAs (drug tests); and entering data into computer system.  Position is part-time with early morning and early evening shifts. Starting wage: $13.00/hour. Submit Law Enforcement Applications to the Sheriff’s Office, 906 N. River St., Hot Springs, SD. Position open until filled.

 

 

See Employment page for application.

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