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Meade County’s Bold Tax Move | Sioux Falls News

Meade County is leading the charge in South Dakota with a bold new plan to slash property taxes—by slapping on a half-percent sales tax, the first county ever to do so under Governor Rhoden’s initiative. The money, projected at $4 million, is earmarked to cut homeowners’ property tax bills nearly in half. Commissioners see added perks, like offsetting costs from the Sturgis Rally’s massive law enforcement needs. But it’s not automatic—residents can vote it down or force a referendum. Neighboring Pennington County is already watching closely, hinting this could be the start of a statewide…

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