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Council adopts resolution setting timeline and process to appoint at‑large council member; public callers urge conflict policy and transparency

Sioux Falls City Council · November 12, 2025
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Summary

The council adopted a resolution establishing nomination and appointment steps for a vacated at‑large seat: nominations attached to the Dec. 5 agenda, an appointment at the Dec. 9 meeting, public input after nominees speak, and voting until a majority is reached. Public speakers asked that sitting candidates not be eligible and that the public be notified of nominees.

The Sioux Falls City Council approved a resolution that lays out a timetable and procedure for filling a forthcoming at‑large council vacancy that will occur on Dec. 3, 2025. Under the resolution explained by Jim David of the City Council Office, nominations must be attached to the agenda when it is released on Friday, Dec. 5; the appointment would take place at the council’s regular meeting on Tuesday, Dec. 9. Each…

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