Mayor's Office

Paul TenHaken was elected the 32nd Mayor of Sioux Falls in May 2018. Since taking office, he has led with a focus on people, bringing the community together. His One Sioux Falls framework emphasizes safety and health, accessible housing, workforce, and kids and families, recognizing that all areas need to be addressed to positively support the 121st largest city in the country.

Meet Mayor Paul TenHaken

Contact the Mayor's Office

Information on how to contact the Mayor's Office in Sioux Falls.

Mayor's Office Highlights

The Mayor's Office champions initiatives and projects throughout Sioux Falls, with the goal of improving the quality of life in the community, ensuring smart infrastructure investments, and keeping public safety at the forefront.

Plans, Budgets and Performance

The Office of the Mayor and City Departments make available to the public the Mayor's Annual Budget, along with other plans and transparent performance reports.

Brockhouse Collection at Delbridge Museum

This page provides information about the development of a surplus plan for taxidermy mounts and the formation of a dedicated work group for this purpose.

Mayor playing in splash pad with children

Mayor with children — Mayor standing with children

Mayor running with citizens for the Mayor's fitness challenge — Running Mayors fitness challenge

Children listening to the Mayor speak at their school

Mayor in a huddle with children about to play sports

Mayor posing with youth basketball players

Mayor smiling with the Mayor's youth council on the steps of City Hall

Mayor smiling with citizens in the Mayors office

News and Events

Proposed Capital Program Addresses Community Needs, Plans for Future

Published on June 28, 2024

Mayor Paul TenHaken released the proposed 2025–2029 Capital Program today, ahead of the release of the proposed Fiscal Year 2025 Budget.

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Informational Meeting to Start One Hour Early on Tuesday, March 26

Published on March 25, 2024

The Sioux Falls City Council will start its Informational Meeting at 3 p.m. on Tuesday, March 26, which is an hour earlier than the meeting is typically held. The earlier time is necessary for an expected hour-long presentation regarding the Great Plains Zoo Master Plan.

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