Meeting with the Mayor

Bret Mattice from City of RC comes on to discuss upcoming city events and meetings. Hosted on Acast. See acast.com/privacy for more information.

Mayor Jason Salamun joins Amy Rose, filling in for Murdoc, for a conversation about public safety, city regulations, and what comes next after his time in office. The two discuss potential new rules for e-bikes on Rapid City's bike paths, concerns about bright LED headlights, and confusing intersections that could benefit from improved road markings. Salamun also shares an update on the anticipated November opening of Chick-fil-A on Lacrosse Street. The conversation then takes a personal turn as Salamun reflects on his difficult decision not to seek reelection, revealing how Rapid City's America 250 celebrations helped him find peace with...

Mayor Jason Salamun joins Murdoc to discuss public safety, community investment and several major conversations happening across Rapid City. Salamun reflects on the death of a Minnehaha County sheriff’s deputy and the statewide cooperation between law enforcement agencies, while also explaining Rapid City’s ongoing effort to establish new rules for data centers with a focus on protecting water and other local resources. He also recaps the city’s all-employee development meetings, where staff focused on maintaining momentum through change and improving service to residents. The conversation also covers Rapid City’s sister city exchange with German students, the upcoming Black Hills Brawl,...

Mayor Jason Salamun joins Murdoc to talk about Rapid City’s effort to get ahead of the data center debate by putting guardrails in place to protect water, power capacity, neighborhoods, and other community resources. Salamun previews the upcoming public open house and explains why he believes the city needs clear rules before major projects arrive. The conversation also turns to Rapid City’s developing AI policy, with a focus on protecting confidential information while still allowing employees to use new technology responsibly. Later, the mayor highlights Freshman Impact and its lessons for local high school students, a ride-along with Meals on...