Former Rapid City police chief Steve Allender took office as mayor earlier this month. He was sworn in July 7th after defeating incumbent Sam Kooiker in June’s city election. Allender retired from the Rapid City Police Department last year after 29 years on the force. After just a few weeks in office, the new mayor has made his first annual budget proposal and is preparing for an influx of bikers for next week’s 75th annual Sturgis Motorcycle Rally. Mayor Allender joined Dakota Midday and discussed his first month on the job.
Dakota Midday: Rapid City Mayor Steve Allender
