Erickson appoints Jim David as Chief of Staff

Erickson appoints Jim David as Chief of Staff

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) -- Mayor-elect Christine Erickson selected Jim David to serve as her Chief of Staff in the mayor's office on Wednesday. David will serve as a senior advisor to Erickson and oversee strategic initiatives, policy development, intergovernmental relations and operational coordination. David has 14 years of experience with the Sioux Falls City [...]

Mayor Erickson beat the 2x curse! – South DaCola

Yeah, it was a difference of 4 votes, and Jamie could have had this, but he threw in the towel, and Erickson was victorious. So she beat the curses! BRAVO! Did she do this on her own? Nope. And she would be the first to admit to it. But after hiring Jim David to be her COS today, I get the feeling Christine knows she needs a reliable team. It was a good choice, because I have been friends and enemies with councilors since Jim has been their COS,…

Erickson names veteran Sioux Falls council administrator as chief of staff

Sioux Falls Mayor-elect Christine Erickson has selected longtime City Council administrator Jim David to serve as her chief of staff when she takes office later this month.David will serve as a senior adviser to Erickson and oversee strategic initiatives, policy development, intergovernmental relations and operational coordination in the mayor’s office.

Sioux Falls Mayor-elect Christine Erickson taps longtime City Council leader as chief of staff

Sioux Falls Mayor-elect Christine Erickson has selected longtime City Council administrator Jim David to serve as chief of staff when her administration takes office later this month. David, who has worked for the Sioux Falls City Council for 14 years, will begin his new role July 20. As chief of staff, he will serve as a senior adviser to Erickson and oversee strategic initiatives, policy development, intergovernmental relations and coordinatio…

Sioux Falls mayor-elect names chief of staff

July 15, 2026 Future Sioux Falls Mayor Christine Erickson has chosen a leader from inside city government as her chief of staff. Jim David, who has spent 14 years working for the City Council, will take on the role July 20. He most recently served as chief administrative officer for the council and previously was chief of legislation and policy. “During my eight years on the City Council, I had the opportunity to work closely with Jim and see fi…