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Email and phone contacts for our area Legislators, City and County officials are listed under Contact Elected Officials link.
All government is local so we work on in local government on policy and governance boards.
Karen Hall and Jim Coleman were elected Planning and Zoning Commissioners.
Eldeen Henderson was named to Rapid City Standing Committee on Sustainablity
Donna Fisher was nominated to The Journey Museum Board.
Nancy Trautman was re-elected to the County Commisssion.
Read DIA's letter to Mayor Kooiker listing some issues on which we hope to partner with his administration.
Responsible environmental stewardship
Download and share the 2011 edition of Recycling in Rapid City:
How, What & Where, an SDDIA-RC publication.
In cooperation with Materials Recycling Facility (MRF) at the Rapid City Landfill and Solid Waste Operations Superintendent Karl Mersbach and his staff, Democracy in Action has produced three editions. See it online at RCMRF website, the RC Public Library and SDSM&T Sustainability links.
Thank you Penn. County Commissioners for passing and sustaining the Septic Ordinance. Democracy in Action members worked with other supporters to support this ordinance. Congratulations. Planning, Prevention, Protection—that's the goal!
The approved ordinance is posted online. Download these resources to learn more about septic systems and how this ordinance reflects EPA best practices recommendations.
Homeowner's Guide Septic Fact Sheet Septics and Ground Water Quality-USGS
Fostering a Progressive Local Climate
Promoting Local Foods Dakota Local Food Network
If you want to buy more local food, believe in supporting our local farmers, and want the best nutrition for yourself and your family, this website is for YOU. This is an interactive website and everyone is invited to participate. So ask your questions, contribute to our posts, send us additions and updates, and help us continue our long South Dakota tradition of protecting our resources and being good neighbors.
Invest in kids
Check this link to Rapid City Starting Strong Initiative. Let's work together for this scholarship program so that every child from a low-income family has a chance for pre-school.
Civil public policy dialogue and Empowering of women
Informing others through public forums, debates and discussions
Partnering with other progressive groups and individuals inside and outside our state. SD Democracy in Action is a sister organization with Gather the Women: women's organizations who share a belief that the time is now to activate the power of women's wisdom.
Citizen Lobbying of local, state and federal lawmakers
Citizen activism demonstrated by attending crackerbarrels, legislative sessions, council meetings and more.
Writing letters to the editor and participating in other writing campaigns.
Issues-related actions such as demonstrations, protests, marches and vigils.
Celebrating events that reflect our values: Earth Day, Women's Equality Day and Women Working for Women.
Economic Opportunity
Access to affordable health care
Strong public schools
Native justice and racial reconciliation
Protection of Civil Liberties
Advancement of the arts
Global cooperation
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