Rich Merkouris

Council Member, At-Large B2026-07-17 - 2030-07 (second term began July 17, 2026 per City of Sioux Falls release Jul 17, 2026; first elected 2022 per city bio; current-term start used because first-office day is not published; month-level end: July 2030, four-year term)

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At a glance

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Term ending Jul 1, 2030.

Voice

Meetings spoken in: 8
Total speaking time: 49:34
Avg per meeting: 6:12
Segments: 844

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Top issues during term (2)(General)

high↑Oct 2026[40]

Large off-premises billboard on N. Clohamon Ave.

No public cost; the sign is privately funded advertising infrastructure.

high↑Nov 2026[10]

PFAS lawsuit settlement

Settlement participation could recover funds to offset PFAS-related drinking water costs borne by the city.

Decisions during term (0)

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Voting record (0)(General)

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