The focus of Mayor Jason Salamun’s leadership is clear: the next generation. From his first days in office, he has framed every decision around the simple yet profound question of whether it benefits the children and families of Rapid City. “If kids thrive and...

Since taking office in July 2023, Mayor Jason Salamun has expressed a deep sense of optimism for Rapid City’s future. Reflecting on his role, he quoted Plato: “A city is what it is because the citizens are who they are.” For Mayor Salamun, this underscores his belief...

Pictured: Jason Salamun  When I was a kid, I moved to Rapid City from Texas.I remember feeling like my life was being turned upside down. One day, we were driving through town, and I looked up and saw a dinosaur on a hill in the middle of the city. My dad asked...