Patrick Roseland
Pat Roseland is a U.S. Navy veteran who grew up in Faith and Dupree before making Rapid City home for more than 30 years. He worked as a certified registered nurse anesthetist at Rapid City Regional Hospital for two decades and has restored multiple historic properties in the West Boulevard District and downtown. Pat served on the Rapid City Common Council from July 2022 to July 2025, including a term as Council Vice President, and is running again to represent Ward 5.
Why they’re
Sensible
Pat Roseland earns Sensible's endorsement because his record is the record of someone who actually does the work. He attended 84 of 86 council meetings during his 2022–2025 term — a 97.7% attendance rate — and led the city's first-ever short-term rental ordinance, balancing property rights with neighborhood character in the West Boulevard Historic District he has spent decades preserving. When the council voted itself a nearly 67% pay raise in June 2025, Pat was one of only two members to vote no. His campaign platform — transparent budgeting, full staffing for police and fire, and protecting neighborhoods from incompatible development — reflects a West River sensibility that shows up, listens, and keeps city government accountable to Ward 5.
Key positions
“Taxpayers deserve accountability — clear, accessible budget reports, regular audits, and long-term financial planning for our capital needs.”
“Every resident deserves to feel safe in their home and neighborhood. That means full staffing for police and fire, stronger community policing, and real mental-health crisis response.”
“Ward 5 is not just a district on a map — it is a collection of neighborhoods. Growth should respect the homes and history that are already here.”
“I am happy that those who use vacation homes in Rapid City will have the knowledge that their home will be safe that they are renting at that point.”
“Growth must be managed thoughtfully to protect the quality of life that residents value — with development that is compatible with neighborhood character and fair to local small businesses.”
“Good government depends on an engaged and informed community — regular town halls, responsive constituent service, and real transparency in council decision-making.”
Notable votes & actions
Also running for
Rapid City · Ward 5 · Alderman
Every other candidate filed for this seat, listed for transparency. Our Sensible slate reflects the full field — not just a single pick.