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Yankton City Commission Candidates Hold Forum

Yankton City Commission Candidates Hold Forum

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Candidates for the Yankton City Commission met in a forum last night at the RTEC building. The city election is next Tuesday, and there are four candidates running for the three open seats.

The candidates were asked to give the city a letter grade in economic development performance.

Challenger Chris Ferdig marked the city down…

 

Incumbent Commissioner Jake Hoffner said there is room for improvement…

 

Incumbent and current Mayor Nancy Wenande said there has been some successes…

 

And incumbent Commissioner Craig Sommer says he thinks development is on the upswing…

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