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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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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