Frank Kloucek

Background

Kloucek describes himself as a lifelong South Dakotan with a background in public service, including service in the South Dakota Legislature. His campaign says he is running for the Public Utilities Commission as a rural advocate for consumers.

Sources: Kloucek for PUC: About Frank

What the candidate has said

Statements are attributed to the linked sources.

• Utility rates

  He says he would scrutinize utility rate proposals and oppose unjustified increases, with transparency and fairness for consumers.

  Kloucek for PUC

• Data centers

  He would require transparency, local input, and a clear accounting of who pays for infrastructure associated with data centers; he opposes developments that leave South Dakotans with higher bills or fewer resources.

  Kloucek for PUC

• Pipelines

  He says he would oppose pipelines and demand respect for affected landowners’ property rights and local control.

  Kloucek for PUC