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what local governments have. However, the bill deserves serious public debate rather than being unceremoniously referred to the 41st day. 
• It's wrong for the Legislature to have closed meetings, especially when the rest of South Dakota's state and local boards have to abide by open meeting laws. If the Legislature refuses to correct this double standard, perhaps the people of South Dakota will exercise their right by putting this to a public vote. I predict it would pass by a wide margin.

• Sam Kooiker
• Mayor of Rapid City
• 300 6th Street
• Rapid City, SD 57701
• 605-394-4110
• mayor@rcgov.org

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