Sioux Falls Voters Will Get Side-by-Side Look at Erickson, Smith in Premier Mayoral Debate

Lalley: A mayoral debate for the people

Let’s call it the People’s Debate. That might be a bit grandiose for a forum featuring the two candidates for mayor in Sioux Falls. But the spirit is there. On Friday, mayoral hopefuls Jamie Smith and Christine Erickson will take questions from a couple old reporters. That in and of itself isn’t that notable. The event at Carnegie Town Hall is hosted by Sioux Falls Simplified, Sioux Falls Live, The Dakota Scout and the League of Women Voters. St…

Sioux Falls voters will get side-by-side look at Erickson, Smith in premier mayoral debate

The two candidates still standing in the race to be the next mayor of Sioux Falls will face off in a pre-runoff debate later this week.The top two vote-getters in last week’s mayoral election, who advanced to a June 23 runoff election to determine who will succeed outgoing Mayor Paul TenHaken, have agreed to participate in a community-focused forum Friday at Carnegie Town Hall.Candidates Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith will answer policy ques…

Why Sioux Falls Simplified is co-hosting a mayoral debate (and you should come)

Simplified: Sioux Falls Simplified is teaming up with the Sioux Falls League of Women Voters, Sioux Falls Live, The Dakota Scout and a whole bunch of community groups, nonprofits and neighborhood associations to host a public debate between mayoral run-off candidates Christine Erickson and Jamie Smith on Friday, June 12. Here's what you need to know. Why it mattersThe debate – which will take place at 4:30 p.m. Friday at Carnegie Town Hall – is …