That breaks down to four people who want to run for mayor and five who want to represent the city’s Central District on the Sioux Falls City Council. So far just one person has filed for any of the other positions — a single contender for the At-Large A seat.

Here in South Dakota, questions are starting to be asked about how AI can and should be used in the upcoming elections.

A point of contention for TIF opponents is the increased burden to state taxpayers. Some TIFs require county auditors to impose special levies so that school districts don't lose out on any funding as a result of a TIF.

Tax increment financing districts have become a popular approach to supporting the growth of communities in. A TIF is a tool that local and county governments can use to pay for improvement projects.