South Dakotans for Open and Clean Government was formed by citizens of South Dakota who saw a problem in our state. Tax money was being spent on lobbying and campaigning for higher taxes and a greater percentage of our tax dollars. No one knows how funds distributed to contractors are being spent since there is no state-wide tracking system in existence. Because no one can determine how tax dollars are being spent on state contracts, the ability for abuse in the system – a pay to play mentality – exists.

The solution is the South Dakota Open and Clean Government Act. This initiative will outlaw taxpayer-funded lobbying and political activity, limit sole-source government contracting and require transparency in government contracts. The Act is a taxpayer protection that will limit the size and scope of government through true reform. By passing the Open and Clean Government Act, the taxpayers of South Dakota will take their government back by requiring responsible representation.

We, the board for South Dakotans for Open and Clean Government, encourage you to read the act and learn why you should support the Act. Check out the Contact Us page to register for our newsletter, get involved, and give a donation to help us fight the special interest lobby and the corrupt politicians who will continue to profit without the South Dakota Open and Clean Government Act.

Through citizen activism, we achieve government by the people. Join us in telling the powers that be that we will not stand for wasteful spending and back-room deals anymore!

The South Dakotans for Open and Clean Government Co-Chairs

Dick Butler (Faith) Former State Treasurer “Secrecy in state government has been a reality for too long. Let’s join forces and begin rolling back these self-dealing practices by VOTING YES on 10”

Sam Kephart (Spearfish) CEO of Virtual Acumen Corporation “One important reason to VOTE YES on 10 is to stop politicians from trading their votes in return for campaign contributions or job offers”

The South Dakotans for Open and Clean Government Board of Directors

Charles Droz (Miller) Former state Speaker of the House, "South Dakotans will VOTE YES on 10 because we believe state and local officials should be held to the same ethical standards to which we already hold our federal officials."

Tonchi Weaver (Rapid City) delivery services courier, "I will VOTE YES on 10 because I believe it should be illegal for politicians to use our tax dollars for lobbying or political campaigns."

Jim Anderson (Sioux Falls) office manager, "One important reason to VOTE YES on 10 is to stop corrupt politicians from selling their votes in return for campaign contributions or job offers."