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Dustin Heifel sworn in as Lee mayor; outgoing Mayor Ron Everett praised

3401399 · May 5, 2025
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Summary

Dustin Heifel took the oath of office as mayor of the City of Lee on May 5. The commission held a brief ceremony, the outgoing mayor Ron Everett was thanked for his service, and the meeting adjourned with a reception.

Dustin Heifel was sworn in as mayor of the City of Lee on May 5 during a brief ceremony at a regular commission meeting. The oath of office was administered and Heifel repeated the pledge to support the U.S. Constitution, the South Dakota Constitution and the charter and ordinances of the City of Lee.

The commission approved the meeting agenda and minutes for April 21 before the oath. Outgoing Mayor Ron Everett received comments of appreciation from commissioners and attendees; speakers credited him with supporting community projects including splash pads, a skate park and a pickleball court and noted his role in creating the Core Wharf Endowment Fund, which speakers said has provided substantial grants to local causes. No formal policy actions tied to those projects were taken during the ceremony. The meeting concluded with an adjournment motion and a brief reception.