SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) - South Dakota Attorney General Marty
Jackley says he won't wade into a dispute over whether Sioux Falls
Mayor Mike Huether and city officials broke the law while
presenting information about a proposed $115 million events center.
Huether favors building the center. During a talk at a Rotary
club luncheon on Monday he told the crowd he was "going to
advocate" for the project. Critics say his presentation and
handout created with public money were one-sided.
Jackley says for now he'll let Sioux Falls' city attorney and
ethics board determine whether Huether and others are following
state law that prohibits the use of public money for the purpose
of influencing the vote on a ballot measure. City Attorney Dave
Pfeifle maintains that Huether acted appropriately.
(Copyright 2011 by The Associated Press. All Rights Reserved.)
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