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Rapid City Council Approves Longer Mayoral, Council Terms

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RAPID CITY, S.D. (AP) — The Rapid City Council has approved longer office terms for future mayors and council members.

The mayor’s term will go from two years to four years starting in 2019. City council terms will go from two years to three years starting next year.

Current Mayor Steve Allender made the proposal earlier, saying lengthening the terms of office will promote continuity, political stability and efficiency in city government.

Councilman John Roberts opposes longer terms. He says he hopes opponents refer the decision to a public vote.

Two-year terms for local leaders in South Dakota are the shortest allowed by state law. Mayors in other large cities in South Dakota serve from three to five years.

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