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TenHaken announces new chief of staff, policy and strategic initiatives advisor

Moves come as Erica Beck transitions out of her role at the end of June

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Jun 09, 2025
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Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken announced a leadership shakeup in his office Monday that he says will strengthen his administration’s focus heading into the final stretch of his second term.

Public Relations and Communications Officer Vanessa Gomez will be promoted to chief of staff, while Jenna Harris, who currently serves as a policy advisor, will transition to policy and strategic initiatives advisor. The changes take effect on June 30, according to a news release. Erica Beck is transitioning out of her role as chief of staff on June 27.

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