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Mayor’s Face On Jobs Campaign Billboards Sparks Complaints

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SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (AP) — Sioux Falls Mayor Mike Huether is drawing criticism for spotlighting himself on billboards and other advertisements for a new city-funded jobs website.

City Council member Michelle Erpenbach voted in favor of funding the website but criticized the ads promoting it. She says they look like a campaign ad.

Community Development Director Darrin Smith says the billboards aren’t intended to promote Huether and his political career. Huether declined comment to the Argus Leader ( ).

Huether earlier this month unveiled the website and ad campaign aimed at attracting applicants for more than 2,000 unfilled jobs. It involves the website , and billboard and kiosk advertisements in cities around the region.

The campaign also has ignited debate about the mayor’s authority to spend taxpayer money without consulting the City Council.

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Information from: Argus Leader,

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