City of Winner
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Message from Public Works Director, Kruger.
The City of Winner is not responsible for the loud noises that have been heard over the past few nights. We do not have any animal control devises that would cause loud noises. All utilities are working correctly.
At this time, we do not know what is causing the noise, but it is not from the City of Winner.
The question has been asked, "why did the City of Winner shut off all comments on their Facebook posts?"
There are a few reasons.
#1 the City of Winner Facebook page is an informational page only. It is meant to post real information from the City of Winner to our residents and businesses.
When other people comment their opinions, individuals were getting confused on information being posted. Every post or comment ever posted on the official City of Winner page is archived. It is an official document for the City of Winner.
#2 our employees
The City of Winner values our employees and wants to protect them best as possible. So when we began to see certain employees being called out by name or listed on comments, we knew we needed to take action.
#3 bullying
The City of Winner does not condone bullying. There were times, that individuals were getting rude with each other via comments. Again, this is not what the page is intended for, nor do we want to be the source that allows for this type of behavior.
Are we trying to silence your voices?
ABSOLUTELY NOT!
However, there are several other ways to get your opinions heard aside from a Facebook comment.
#1 you can still message the City of Winner on Facebook and we will forward your comment or question to the correct department or individual.
#2 council emails and council contacts are posted at winnersd.org
#3 email or call an appointed official in the City. Their contacts and emails are listed at www.winnersd.org
#4 come to a committee meeting or council meeting. We are required by law to allow public comment during a council meeting. Committee meetings happen almost daily and a schedule is always available. These meetings are now open to the public!
#5 coffee with the mayor. Each Wednesday we will be supporting a local business and asking individuals to come talk to the Mayor. Address your concern, ask for an explanation. Or even have a positive comment!
#6 RUN FOR OFFICE!
There are very few restrictions to run for office. You must be a registered voter in City limits in your ward.
Coffee with the Mayor.
Todays topics:
Speed limits in City Limits
Electrical costs
Cost to repair the transformer at the substation
Employee annual raises “CPI”
How to get information to the public with education on topics
Insurance
Be sure to join us each Wednesday (locations to be announced) to have a conversation with the Mayor on things that are happening in YOUR town.
Welcome to Winner!
Located in south central South Dakota along Highways 18, 183 and 44, Winner is the county seat of Tripp County. With a population of 3,137, the city covers approximately 922.5 acres and is 1,920ft. above sea level. Winner was part of the famous Louisiana Purchase of 1803 and later part of the Dakota Territory, which was established by an act of Congress and a proclamation by President Abraham Lincoln in 1861. Winner was so named because it was the “winner” in the struggle to establish a town along the railroad right-of-way when the Chicago North Western began moving west from Dallas, SD in 1909.
At first Lamro, which was then the county seat, was believed to have the best chance but the railroad survey missed the established township by only two miles and immediately a new town originated and was given the name Winner.
Winner is a good place to do business having the best utility rates in the state. Over 300 businesses are active in the Winner community. The Winner School district is rated level 1 by the South Dakota Division of Education with the High School accredited by the North Central Association of Colleges and High Schools. Winner is home to a Regional Healthcare Center and two modern assisted living centers. Recent capital improvements in the city include a new main street, a new 4,500ft. concrete runway at the airport, and a new Fire Hall / Ambulance building facility with training room.
Employment Policy Resolution
The City of Winner does hereby declare it is the fundamental policy of the City of Winner to provide equal opportunity to all of its employees and applicants for employment (skilled, unskilled and professional) and to assure there shall be no discrimination against any person on the basis of race, color, religion, creed, national origin, sex, age, physical or mental handicap, marital status or political beliefs unless related to a bonified occupational requirement. To this end, the City of Winner will take steps to equalize opportunity for employment at all levels of denied equal opportunity; minority group members, women and the handicapped; and the City of Winner recognizes an obligation to make reasonable accommodations to the known physical or mental limitations of an otherwise qualified applicant or employee unless the accommodation imposes an undue hardship.
All applicants for employment with the City of Winner will be recruited from the available labor market, evaluated on each person’s individual qualifications and abilities. All employees shall be afforded equal employment opportunity during their term of employment, and are guaranteed protection against retaliation for exercising any legal or administrative procedures to secure right to equal employment or testifying on behalf of someone else doing so.
All administrators and supervisors are responsible for and shall be committed to achieving and promoting an equal employment opportunity program.
Adoption of this document reaffirms the City of Winner’s policy of non-discrimin ation in employment, including but not limited to the following: recruitment, selection, placement, testing, promotion, transfer, discipline, demotion, layoff and termination. Effective Date: 10-3-88
Contact Us
City of Winner
325 S Monroe St. Suite #118
Winner, SD 57580
Phone: 605-842-2606
Email: cityofwinner@gwtc.net
Tripp County Office of Development
246 S Main St.
PO Box 268
Winner, SD 57580
Phone: 605-842-1551
Email: develop@gwtc.net
Winner Area Chamber of Commerce
246 S Main St.
PO Box 268
Winner, SD 57580
605-842-1533
(800) 658-3079
Email: thechamber@gwtc.net
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