S.D. congressional candidate Sheryl Johnson: Protect landowner rights while advancing environmental solutions
With a recent federal push to expand carbon capture projects, South Dakota landowners continue to face threats to their property rights. Congressional candidate Sheryl Johnson stands firm in her commitment to defend landowners against corporate overreach, while advocating for responsible, balanced environmental solutions.
“As we tackle the challenges of climate change, the voices and rights of South Dakotans must not be sacrificed in the process,” she said. “I support innovative environmental policies, but I oppose the use of eminent domain to benefit private corporations under the cover of ‘progress.’ My opponent, Dusty Johnson, consistently aligns himself with corporate interests, leaving our farmers, ranchers and landowners to shoulder the burden.”
Recent legislative developments in Washington have renewed calls for increased federal support for carbon capture pipelines. While environmental action is essential, these projects often threaten local property rights, with private companies benefiting from government backing. Sheryl Johnson stands against eminent domain for private gain and advocates for solutions that protect both the environment and South Dakota landowners.
“I believe we can balance environmental responsibility with respect for private property,” she said. “Dusty Johnson’s approach, however, has been to support corporate-driven projects without fully considering their impact on the people who live and work here. South Dakotans should not have to choose between a clean environment and their livelihoods.”
Sheryl Johnson’s platform emphasizes both responsible environmental stewardship and the protection of landowner right:
Opposition to eminent domain for private gain: Sheryl Johnson firmly believes no corporation should be allowed to take land without fair, voluntary agreements with property owners.
Support for sustainable environmental practices: Sheryl Johnson is committed to advancing climate solutions that don’t compromise local control or benefit only wealthy corporate interests.
Advocating for landowner input: Infrastructure projects, including those meant to address environmental concerns, must involve meaningful consultation with affected landowners to ensure their voices are heard and their rights respected.
“Dusty Johnson talks about protecting South Dakotans, but his voting record shows a clear preference for siding with corporate polluters and billionaires. We need to find solutions to environmental challenges, but we must do so in a way that doesn’t trample on the rights of landowners,” she said.
Sheryl Johnson believes in a future where economic growth, environmental sustainability, and individual rights go hand in hand. As South Dakota’s next congresswoman, she will fight for the interests of everyday people, not corporate profits.
