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SD Governor Dennis Daugaard asking 2018 Legislature to Review TIF Districts

SD Governor Dennis Daugaard asking 2018 Legislature to Review TIF Districts

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South Dakota legislators will be asked to review tax increment financing in next year’s session.
Governor Dennis Daugaard…………

Daugaard says the increment tax has to be made up by other tax payers….

Daugaard says TIF’s used in Rapid City for high end housing is causing the question…..

City officials have said that TIF districts are vital economic development tools, and come at a low cost to taxpayers.

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