Looks like the former county auditor may be pulled out of retirement (Image: KELO-TV)
A RESOLUTION APPROVING THE APPOINTMENT OF SUE ROUST AS INTERIM CITY CLERK EFFECTIVE UPON PASSAGE AND PUBLICATION.
WHEREAS, Section 2.08 of the Charter of the City of Sioux Falls authorizes the City Council to appoint an officer of the City who shall have the title of Interim City Clerk;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED BY THE CITY OF SIOUX FALLS, SD: That it approves the following City Council appointment:
Sue Roust, Interim City Clerk
Pursuant to SDCL 9-19-13, this Resolution is made in support of the municipal government and its existing public institutions, and shall become effective upon passage and publication.
This is sort of a relief. Sue is an excellent candidate to fill in as city clerk.
The first thing I would like Sue to check out (if she gets appointed) is these recommendations by the YPN (Young Professionals Network/a division of the SF Chamber) Steering committee;
While I think it should be easier to vote, I don’t think this should become a road show. Having 41 extra days to vote at the county courthouse before the election, is plenty of time. Besides, they are young professionals, with their carefree lifestyles, don’t they have time to cruise over in their Range Rovers to the courthouse and vote? Heck, most of them even work downtown. Here is a copy of the entire email:Â ypnsc
Dr. Kermit Staggers wrote a wonderful piece about Owen yesterday;
While power politics prevailed in this case, ultimately the integrity and courage of Owen won out. When given the final option of resigning or being fired, she refused to resign. After all, she had done nothing wrong. We need more people of integrity and class in city government such as Debra Owen, not fewer.
I would have to agree.