SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (MITCHELLNOW) Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says the city is already preparing for major budget cuts tied to Governor Rhoden’s property tax reform, even though it won’t take effect until 2027. The city expects to lose $8 to $10 million over three years, prompting early cost-cutting measures like closing school-based clinics, reducing library hours, and cutting back on community programs. TenHaken says cities have been left out of the conversation and believes the reform should target those most in need, like seniors on fixed incomes. For more Government stories from MitchellNow.com, Click Here.
Sioux Falls Mayor Warns of Budget Cuts Ahead of Property Tax Reform
Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says the city is bracing for major budget cuts tied to Governor Rhoden’s property tax reform, despite the law not taking effect until 2027. The city anticipates a $8–$10 million revenue loss over three years and has already begun cost-cutting measures, including closing school-based clinics, reducing library hours, and scaling back community programs.
