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BULLETIN BOARD
NOTICE OF DEADLINE FOR FILING NOMINATING PETITIONS FOR THE PRIMARY ELECTION AND FOR FILING INDEPENDENT CANDIDATE PETITIONS
The deadline for filing nominating petitions for the primary election is March 31, 2026, at 5:00 p.m. mountain time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by March 31, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. mountain time, it is considered filed.
The deadline for filing nominating petitions to run as an independent candidate in the general election is April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. mountain time. If a petition is mailed by registered mail by April 28, 2026 at 5:00 p.m. mountain time, it is considered filed. For the offices of County Commissioner District 1, County Commissioner District 3, County Commissioner District 5, County Finance Officer, County Sheriff, County Register of Deeds must be filed in the office of the Perkins County Finance Office, and nominating petitions for the offices of U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor, State Senate District 28, and State Representative District 28A, State Representative District 28B, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of School and Public Lands, and Public Utilities Commissioner must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, 500 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501.
Nominating petitions for the offices of County Commissioner District 1, County Commissioner District 3, County Commissioner District 5, County Finance Officer, County Sheriff, County Register of Deeds, Delegates to the Republican Party, Precinct Committeeman and Precinct Committeewoman for the Republican Party nominating petitions must be filed in the office of the Perkins County Finance Office during regular business hours. Nominating petitions for the offices of U.S. Senator, U.S. Representative, Governor, Attorney General, Secretary of State, State Auditor, State Treasurer, Commissioner of School & Public Lands, Public Utilities Commissioner, State Senate District 28, and State Representative District 28A, and State Representative District 28B must be filed in the Office of the Secretary of State, State Capitol Building, 500 E Capitol Ave, Pierre, SD 57501, between the hours of 8:00 a.m. and 5:00 p.m. central time.
Sara Stadler
Perkins County Finance Officer
Now Taking Applications: The Perkins County Director of Equalization Office is now taking applications for a part-time Administrative Assistant. This position requires excellent communication skills, computer skills and the ability to work well with others. Vacation, sick leave, paid holidays and retirement is included. Please apply online at www.perkinscounty.org, or submit your job application or resume to Perkins County DOE, PO Box 6, Bison, SD 57620. Contact Tracy Hafner at 605-244-5623 or e-mail tracy@perkinscounty.org for an application or for more information. The position is open until filled. Perkins County is an equal opportunity employer.
Resolution 2025-06
Road & Bridge Levy
Attention Taxpayers:
Notice of Property Tax Increase of $.90 per $1,000 of Taxable Valuation
The Governing Board of Perkins County states that it is unable to properly maintain, repair, construct, and reconstruct roads and bridges in Perkins County. SDCL 10-12-13 now permits the county to establish a tax amount which may be levied, and such amount can increase each year with the amount of inflation and new construction. Therefore, the board of County Commissioners of Perkins County does now establish a base property tax increase of .90 per $1000 of taxable valuation starting with calendar year 2025 taxes payable in the calendar year 2026 and ending in calendar year 2026 taxes payable in the calendar year 2027. This action has been taken by the board and approved by at least a two-thirds vote of the Board of County Commissioners.
This decision may be referred to a vote of the people upon a petition signed by at least five percent of the registered voters in the County and filed with the governing body within twenty days of the second publication of this decision.
Unless this action is referred to a vote of the people and reversed by such vote, this resolution authorizes the county auditor to spread a levy to raise tax dollars in the above stated amount, allowing for percentage increases from inflation and new construction in subsequent years.
Dated this 10th day of June, 2025
Approved by Perkins County Commission
Aye – 5 Nay - 0
ATTEST:
Sara M Stadler
Sara Stadler, Finance Officer
Perkins County Highway Department is accepting job applications for full-time employees. Must have a valid South Dakota Class A CDL, or able to obtain one in 1 year and be at least 18 years of age. Operates a variety of heavy construction grade equipment and trucks utilized in the construction, maintenance and repair of county roads and bridges. Performs additional various tasks in the maintenance of county roads, bridges, traffic control signs, fences, and related facilities. Regularly works 40-60 hours per week. Starting wage $19.23-$19.75 depending on experience along with Full benefit package. Stationed areas in Perkins County may be available. Positions open until filled. Applications can be picked up at the Perkins County Highway Department Office in the Courthouse 100 E. Main St., Bison, SD, call 605-244-5629, or email Cody at cody@perkinscounty.org . Perkins County is An Equal Opportunity Employer.
Perkins County Courthouse located at
100 East Main Street, Bison SD 57620
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