SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Budget pains are being felt by local governments across South Dakota, especially in areas of strong economic growth. That’s the message delivered by Sioux Falls City Finance Director Shawn Pritchett to the City Council this week. He told the council that constructing the coming year’s budget is the toughest one he’s faced due to a property tax limitation measure passed by the legislature earlier this year. Pritchett says the budgeting process will be even more difficult for smaller communities proportionately. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
Property Tax Limits Create Budget Strains for South Dakota Cities
South Dakota cities are facing growing budget challenges, according to Sioux Falls Finance Director Shawn Pritchett. He told the Sioux Falls City Council this week that creating the upcoming budget is the most difficult process he has encountered, citing a new property tax limitation passed by the legislature earlier this year.
