County Commissioner At Large
What does this office do?
- Setting your property tax rate
- Funding county roads, parks, and public health services
- Setting land use and building rules outside city limits
Affects: Healthcare Affordability, Environment and Public Health, Government Efficiency,
Candidates:
Independent · Incumbent
Joe Bechen chairs the Miner County Commission, having joined the board by appointment in November 2021. Bechen serves on the county's courthouse, highway, farm, and First District boards.
Independent
Kent E Terwilliger has worked as Miner County's emergency manager, handling county emergency response and fire-radio coordination.
Independent · Incumbent
Mike Clary has served on the Miner County Commission since January 2023. Clary sits on the county's highway, law enforcement, 911, and juvenile detention boards.
Republican · Incumbent
Tim Neises is a Miner County commissioner, appointed in January 2025 to fill a board vacancy. Neises serves on the county's farm, courthouse, 911, and 4-H promotion and expansion boards.
Sources: vip.sdsos.gov · sdlegislature.gov