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Jason Frerichs

District 1 House of Representatives

Democrat
Current Occupation: Farmer/Rancher and Teacher

Background:
I farm with my family northwest of Wilmot in Lee Township, and I manage my cow/calf operation. In addition to farming I also teach in the agriculture department of Lake Area Technical Institute, in this role I serve as the Watertown Area FFA advisor.
I have a Bachelors of Science degree in agriculture education from South Dakota State University. I was very active on campus as a student serving as president of the agriculture fraternity, promoting the College of Ag/Bio as an Ambassador, and I assisted in starting the Collegiate Farmers Union chapter.
I am proud of my forebears’ tradition of public service for the citizens of District 1. My father, Kent served in the State House for 7 terms, my maternal grandfather, Bertrum Ellingson served 6 terms in the State House, and my paternal great-grandfather, Nels P. Christensen also served 6 terms in the State House.

What is the number one reason you believe you are the best candidate for this office?
I feel that I am a great listener. Learning about your concerns and issues is important to me; then I am ready to carry an issue forward and ensure that we work together and accomplish the task at hand. My experience at SDSU provided me with the opportunity to work with my fellow peers to achieve success on the college campus and in the local community. I have also been involved in the county, district, state, and national levels of the Farmers Union.

What do you think is the most important issue in your race.
Education is the most important issue in this race. As a teacher I am able to stay in touch with the latest requirements and needs that our students desire. As a farmer I operate as an entrepreneur and constantly stay connected to market conditions, and adapt to the changes in our agriculture environment. I want to represent District 1 because I am committed to the future of South Dakota, and especially our rural communities and schools. I offer a youthful perspective and I am excited to work with others and find a solution to the issues facing District 1 and South Dakota.

If you are elected to office, what will be your top three priorities and why?

Investing in education, 1,000 E85 Blender Pumps by 2010, and establish a Citizens State Investment Fund on Community Wind Energy.
I feel that State government needs to step up and look at education as an investment in the future of South Dakota; otherwise the burden will continue to be levied on the backs of us as local taxpayers.
As we approach a billion gallons of ethanol production right here in South Dakota; let’s utilize more of our homegrown fuel locally through an E85 blender pump. All of us can do our part to curb the amount of foreign oil by choosing to fill up with half E85 through an E85 blender pump. State government needs to work with local gas station retailers and the ethanol industry to ensure the establishment of E85 blender pumps all over the State.
An investment fund for community wind energy would be dedicated for those people who wish to invest in wind energy projects.

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