City Runoff Election Scheduled for June 23 Published on June 05, 2026 City run-off elections are scheduled for June 23, 2026, and some polling places have changed. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office
City, Partners to Host 11th Annual Big Sioux River Cleanup Published on April 15, 2026 he City of Sioux Falls, in partnership with Friends of the Big Sioux River, will host the 11th annual Big Sioux River Greenway Cleanup on Saturday, April 25, from 10 a.m. to noon. The event is the city’s largest coordinated litter-removal effort, bringing together community volunteers each year to help protect and clean up the Big Sioux River. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office
Final State of the City Reflects on Tenure, Optimism for the Future Published on March 23, 2026 Mayor Paul TenHaken delivered his eighth and final State of the City address Monday afternoon, reflecting on his tenure while delivering an optimistic message for Sioux Falls’ future. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office, Media Release
Mayor’s Youth Council Applications Open Published on March 10, 2026 Applications are currently being accepted for the 2026–2027 Mayor’s Youth Council (MYC). The opportunity is open to students who live in Sioux Falls and will be high school juniors or seniors during the 2026–2027 school year. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office, Media Release
City Offers Election Season Reminders, Key Dates Published on February 04, 2026 As election season starts, the City of Sioux Falls reminds residents of important voter information, key deadlines and election sign regulations. The municipal election for mayor, at-large city council members A and B, and the central and southeastern council districts will be held Tuesday, June 2, in conjunction with the state’s primary election. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office
Referendum Petition Submitted to Sioux Falls City Council Published on January 30, 2026 A referendum petition consisting of 378 sheets was submitted to the City Clerk’s Office by the submission deadline on January 29, 2026. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office
Mayor TenHaken Announces Office Reorganization Published on June 09, 2025 Mayor Paul TenHaken announced Monday his Public Relations and Communications Officer, Vanessa Gomez, will be promoted to Chief of Staff. Jenna Harris, who currently serves as a policy advisor in Mayor TenHaken’s Office, will transition to a Policy and Strategic Initiatives Advisor. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office, Media Release
Community Health Assessment Highlights Sioux Falls’ Health Landscape Published on February 12, 2025 The Sioux Falls Health Department, Avera McKennan Hospital & University Health Center, Sanford USD Medical Center, and the Sioux Falls VA Health Care System presented findings from a collaborative Community Health Assessment (CHA), a process that assists community stakeholders in understanding the state of health of residents in the Sioux Falls area. Tagged as: , Mayor's Office