More than 75 municipal officials representing 11 cities gathered at the South Dakota Municipal League’s annual District 7 Meeting, held in Mobridge on March 19, 2024.
Harry Weller, SDML President for 2024 and Mayor of Kadoka, discussed the direction and future of the Municipal League. Sara Rankin, South Dakota Municipal League Interim Executive Director, spoke about the outcome of the 2024 Legislative Session and the effect new laws will have on South Dakota municipalities.
Others in attendance were representatives of various state agencies and representatives of groups affiliated with the Municipal League.
Weller also conducted the election of District 7 officers for the upcoming year. Gary Weismantel, Herreid Mayor, was re-elected as District 7 Chair and Gene Cox, Mobridge Mayor, was re-elected as Vice Chair. As the district chair, Weismantel will act as a contact for and represent their district as a member of the SDML Board of Directors. Duties began immediately.
In other business, those attending voted to hold the 2025 District 7 Meeting in Akaska.
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