Absentee Voting begins for North Sioux City’s election

NORTH SIOUX CITY, S.D. (KTIV) - Absentee Voting begins today in North Sioux City before the April 8 municipal election.

This election comes after voters decided to change its form of government last year.

In October 2024, a petition to change North Sioux City’s government reached the required number of signatures allowing for a special election.

The city’s new form of government will consist of a mayor and four commissioners. The mayor, who would serve a five-year term, would vote on all ordinances or proposals while commissioners would be elected by a majority of all voters in North Sioux City. The commissioners, who will serve staggered terms, are to be assigned to roles such as Public Safety, Public Works, Finance and Revenue, or Utilities.

North Sioux City’s current form of government is aldermanic, meaning it consists of a mayor and eight aldermen. The mayor only votes in the case of a tie where it doesn’t create a liability or appropriate money. Each alderman is elected by those in their voting area.

Absentee voting begins March 24 for the April 8 election. Voters can head to City Hall between 8 a.m. and 5 p.m. to vote.

The election for the new government takes place on April 8 at the North Sioux City Community Center from 7 a.m. to 7 p.m.

The list of candidates for each position is as follows:

Mayor

• Chris Bogenrief
• Greg Meyer (Incumbent Ward Four)

Four-Year Commissioner

• Lynn Hoffman (Incumbent Ward Two)
• Kodi Benson (Incumbent Ward Three)

Three-Year Commissioner

• Julie Burhoop
• Bob Davis (Incumbent Ward One)

Two-Year Commissioner

• Jessica Jo Strain
• Daniel Zurff

One-Year Commissioner

• David James Wilch
• Vincent D. Tucker

For residents who may still have questions about the upcoming election, the city council also released an FAQ page that has the city’s answers to 23 potential questions surrounding the upcoming election.

You can find a copy of the FAQ page here.

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