Philip city manager among those in SD Municipal League Hall of Fame Class of 2024
Oct 26, 2024
The South Dakota Municipal League recently inducted 13 individuals from across the state into their Hall of Fame.
“This year’s group of Hall of Fame inductees represent excellent servant leaders who all contributed significant effort to municipal governance and service to community citizens in cities across South Dakota,” said SDML Executive Director Sara Rankin. “Their dedication as municipal officials has improved their communities and the lives of their neighbors. The League is honored to recognize and thank these long-time public officials for their contributions.”
The SDML Hall of Fame honors elected and appointed officials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years.
Inductees were recognized during a ceremony at the SDML Annual Conference on Oct. 10 in Sioux Falls.
2024 SDML Hall of Fame inductees include: (grouped by city)
Philip
Brittany Smith, City Administrator, 20 years
Clark
Rae Jean Flora, Finance Officer, 23 years
Dell Rapids
Thomas J. Earley, Mayor, 23 years
Eden
Mary Dunn (deceased), Chairman, 28 years
Hartford
Craig Wagner, Public Works Superintendent, 30 years
Mitchell
Chris Cranny, Recreation Center Secretary, 20 years
Michael Dufek, Heavy Equipment Operator, 20 years
Dan Pollreisz, Chief of Fire/EMS, 20 years
Rapid City
Joel P. Landeen, City Attorney, 20 years
Roscoe
James Fonder, Maintenance Department, 34 years
Dale Hettick, Board of Trustee Member, 22 years
Spearfish
Dennis Hafner, Building Inspector, 20 years
Kyle Mathis, City Engineer, 20 years
More information about the individual inductees and the SDML Hall of Fame can be found online at https://www.sdmunicipalleague.org/about-halloffame.