In this first episode of the Sturgis Kitchen Table, we give a brief overview of the aldermanic form of government, explain how the office of City Manager was created in Sturgis, break down the recent effort to eliminate the office of City Manager by public vote, and the go through the details of the resulting lawsuit.

Learn more:

• Overview of Municipal Government in South Dakota (South Dakota Municipal League publication)
• 2021 Elected Officials’ Orientation Packet - Aldermanic with City Manager Form (South Dakota Municipal League publication)