Mayor's Office Highlights

Mayor Paul TenHaken believes the best way to foster the optimism and spirit that drives Sioux Falls forward is through a collaborative and active community. He strives to create positive opportunities for kids and families, realizing the decisions made today affect future generations. Explore some of the key initiatives that benefit City employees and the community.

City Budget

The annual City budget outlines projected City revenue, as well as planned expenses. Learn more about how we create a balanced approach to strategic growth.

Mayor's Fitness Challenge

Information on the Mayor's Fitness Challenge

STICR Award

How the City recognizes extraordinary employees who embody the city's core values with the STICR Award.

One Sioux Falls Framework

The One Sioux Falls Framework are the priorities that guide the city’s commitment to strategic community growth.

Mayor's Youth Council

The Mayor's Youth Council is comprised of high school juniors and seniors who live in Sioux Falls. The council accepts applications from private, public, and home-educated students.

Sioux 52 Mentoring Initiative

Seeking to create a universal, significant and long-lasting commitment to mentoring, this initiative unites Sioux Falls area non-profit, business, and faith communities to recruit 5,200 mentors by 2026.

State of the City

Each year, the mayor of Sioux Falls gives a State of the City address to provide a vision for the upcoming year.

Riverline District

The Riverline District is a 9-acre development planned for downtown Sioux Falls along the east bank of the Big Sioux River.

Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance

Sioux Falls is among 19 cities participating in the Bloomberg Philanthropies City Data Alliance in 2023. The Alliance will help the City refine a citywide data strategy.