Karl Krueger of Sioux Falls came to my law office today.
A Teamster driver for Yellow, his time between driving assignments is precious—and regulated by the federal government.
He has no time to waste standing in line to get his car licensed. When Uncle Sam says rest or sleep, he’s supposed to.
But thanks to the State of South Dakota’s “improved” vehicle licensing “system” that’s been in force since July 1, he’s worried about getting his proper rest so he can be safe and do his job—and get his car licensed.
Karl has tried four times since last Wednesday to get his car licensed at the Minnehaha County Treasurer’s office. So far, he’s stood in line for over two hours—with nothing to show for it except a lot of aggravation.
“I can’t spend that much time in line,” he says.
He’s mad and he wants answers—and changes.
Think of all the other people who have not only had to take personal time but time away from their jobs and businesses to monkey around with a system that wasn’t ready for prime time.
Think about the lost productivity to our state. Think about the trouble County Treasurer Pam Nelson, her employees, and other Treasurer’s have had to put up with across the state.
This is a problem not of their making but they bear the financial brunt—and the anger of citizens.
What is it exactly that Gov. Mike Rounds does? He has no “big” ideas for our state. So that should leave lots of time to “administer.”
Once again, our South Dakota State Government has failed us. And as President Harry Truman would say, the buck stops at the top—with Gov. Rounds.
Governor, fix this problem now so good people like Karl Krueger who have jobs and lives and can get on with both. It’s not just good government, it’s good politics.
And one other question: What vendor sold us this POS system? Perhaps the legislature needs to investigate next session.
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