Joe Batcheller Enters Sioux Falls Mayoral Race

Joe Batcheller enters Sioux Falls mayoral race

SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO) – Joe Batcheller is entering the race to become the next mayor of Sioux Falls.  Crews respond to crash in central Sioux Falls The former leader of Downtown Sioux Falls announced he would enter the race during an event on Tuesday at Cherapa Place Plaza.  KELOLAND News was at Tuesday’s announcement and will have more coverage on why Batcheller is looking to replace Mayor Paul TenHaken who is term-limited.  Batcheller…

Mayor hopeful vows to bring 'independent voice' to Sioux Falls City Hall

Joe Batcheller addresses a crowd Tuesday in downtown Sioux Falls. (Joe Sneve / The Dakota Scout)The 2026 race for Sioux Falls mayor is taking shape with the entry of another familiar civic leader into the increasingly crowded contest.Former Downtown Sioux Falls, Inc., President Joe Batcheller made it official Tuesday, announcing his candidacy for mayor with a pledge to bring “an independent voice” to City Hall if victorious in next June’s munici…

Lalley: The mayoral ship is sailing in Sioux Falls

It’s a full boat with an interesting crew. Joe Batcheller will be the fourth candidate to officially jump in the campaign for mayor of Sioux Falls on Tuesday. It’s not a surprise that Batcheller, the former head of Downtown Sioux Falls and an urban planner by trade, is getting in the race. The announcement has been widely anticipated, particularly since Jamie Smith and Christine Erickson threw down the early gauntlet this summer. Carnegie Town H…