June 2021 BREAK*DOWN MEETING

523 6th Street,Rapid City SD 57701

17 June, 2021

Description

Break*Down Luncheon Pros and Cons of Home Rule Break*Down educational luncheon by PCRW seeks to: break down political issues, give you the raw facts, cover hot topics, provide excellent speakers and give monthly congressional updates. All are welcome! Studying the Home Rule form of government was the task of an 18-member citizen committee appointed in 2020 from across Rapid City. On May 20, this committee presented their proposal to the Rapid City Common City Council, recommending a move to a Home Rule type of government and the hiring of a city manager. The City Council will now review the proposal and determine the next course of action. Both sides of this proposal will be discussed during our June lunch program. Jason Green, who served on the Rapid City Home Rule Charter committee and is the former City Attorney for Rapid City, will present as a proponent of the proposed plan. Jordan Mason, spokesperson for a ballot question committee that is opposed to Home Rule, as well as a former Rapid City Councilman, will discuss opposition to the plan. Speaking FOR Home Rule : JASON GREEN Jason Green (photo pending) is an Associate General Counsel for Monument Health. A Black Hills native, Jason earned his bachelor’s degree from the South Dakota School of Mines & Technology and his law degree from the University of South Dakota School of Law. In addition, he has an advanced law degree in healthcare law from Loyola University Chicago. He previously served Rapid City for more than 10 years in the City Attorney’s Office. Jason is a member of the Rapid City Home Rule Charter Committee, the Black Hills Federal Credit Union Board of Directors and the Finance Committee of Wellfully. He is a Patriot Life Member of the NRA and a proud Republican. Speaking AGAINST Home Rule: JORDAN MASON Jordan Mason is a U.S. Navy veteran and the former Rapid City Ward 4 City Councilman. Currently Jordan owns and operates a national public relations and political consulting firm Launch Collective, LLC that is based here in Rapid City. He serves as the spokesperson for the People’s Rule, a ballot question committee that is opposed to the Home Rule form of government. As a political consultant, Jordan has worked with various elected officials, national organizations and government agencies throughout the United States, and is currently in Arizona working on a forensic audit of the 2020 election in Maricopa County. Also On Agenda:11:30 am - Registration and Social 11:45 am - Announcements, Buffet Lunch 11:55 am - Introduction of meeting sponsor 12:00 pm - Meeting called to order 1:00 pm - Meeting adjourned UPDATES FROM THE OFFICES OF: Senator Thune | Senator Rounds | Representative Johnson | Governor Noem Buffet Luncheon To RSVP: Click on GREEN "Register" link. IMPORTANT: Choose the correct ticket option based on how/when you prefer to pay.