Rapid City elections · State
Commissioner of School and Public Lands
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Who is running
2 candidates on the ballot, from South Dakota Secretary of State. Photos come from each candidate's own campaign site.
Photo: Brock Greenfield campaign Brock Greenfield
Republican
Brock Greenfield has served as South Dakota Commissioner of School and Public Lands since 2022. He previously served in the South Dakota House of Representatives and Senate, including 12 years on the Appropriations Committee.
Source: South Dakota Public Broadcasting
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Photo: Raeann Mettler campaign Raeann Mettler
Democratic
Raeann Mettler is a scientist and science educator with a background in science and education. Her campaign site says she is running for Commissioner of School and Public Lands and would apply that background to responsible stewardship of public resources.
2 sourced statements · Campaign site
Where the candidates stand
Every candidate for Commissioner of School and Public Lands on each issue any of them has spoken on, in their own words or a close paraphrase, with the source linked. Checked . We do not score, rank or recommend anyone.
Where do the Commissioner of School and Public Lands candidates in Rapid City stand on schools and education?
He says he will seek maximum investment returns for K–12 and higher education. (Brock Greenfield campaign site)
She says responsible management of trust lands, fair-market returns, and protection of long-term land productivity can strengthen public education funding and reduce pressure on taxpayers, including property taxpayers. (Mettler for SD)
Where do the Commissioner of School and Public Lands candidates in Rapid City stand on farming, land and water?
He supports responsible use of grazing, mineral, gas, and other land leases. (Brock Greenfield campaign site)
He lists stewardship of public lands and dams as a priority. (Brock Greenfield campaign site)
She says she would manage trust lands and public assets to generate sustainable revenue for K–12 schools, universities, and other public institutions while protecting the lands for future generations. (Mettler for SD)
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More on the Rapid City ballot
Governor and Lieutenant GovernorLarry Rhoden & Tony Venhuizen, Dan Ahlers & Steven McCleerey
Secretary of StateHeather Baxter, Tamara J. Lesnar, Terrence Davis
Attorney GeneralLance Russell- State AuditorCatherine Barranco, Tom Cool
State TreasurerMelissa Hull, Margaret Kuipers
Public Utilities CommissionerDon Haggar, Frank Kloucek
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