New leadership takes gavel, control of Sioux Falls City Council

Two first-term officials assume top positions at Carnegie Town Hall

Councilor Rich Merkouris (left) became chairman of the Sioux Falls City Council Tuesday evening, succeeding Councilor Curt Soehl (middle) in the position. Assistant City Clerk Tamara Jorgensen (right) is also pictured. (Joe Sneve / The Dakota Scout)

A pair of Sioux Falls city councilors both in their first terms in office have ascended to the top two positions behind the Carnegie Town Hall dais.

The City Council picked new leadership during their weekly meeting Tuesday in downtown Sioux Falls, casting a series of unanimous votes that made Councilor Rich Merkouris chairman of the eight-member council for the next year, and Councilor Jennifer Sigette vice chairwoman.

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