Mayor Out, New Leader In | Sioux Falls News

Sioux Falls News Today | 2 Min News | The Daily News Now! · Jul 17, 2026 · 1m

After eight years of intense service, the outgoing mayor is stepping down, leaving behind a legacy marked by both triumph and tough decisions. He admits he doubted his readiness at the start but found the role to be his career’s pinnacle — and also its greatest challenge. In one of the closest mayoral races in city history, Christine Erickson is poised to take the reins, and the former mayor offers heartfelt praise to both candidates, especially the losing one, for choosing unity over ego. He rejects calls for election reform, calling the narrow margin a reflection of a deeply divided but…