Philip City Administrator Named To SDML Hall of Fame Class of 2024

PIERRE, S.D. – The South Dakota Municipal League (SDML) recently inducted 13 individuals from across the state into its Hall of Fame including a long-time Philip city employee.

“This year’s group of Hall of Fame inductees represent excellent servant leaders who all contributed significant effort to municipal governance and service to community citizens in cities across South Dakota,” said SDML Executive Director Sara Rankin. “Their dedication as municipal officials has improved their communities and the lives of their neighbors. The League is honored to recognize and thank these long-time public officials for their contributions.”

The SDML Hall of Fame honors elected and appointed officials and employees who have served municipalities in South Dakota for 20 or more years.

Inductees were recognized during a ceremony at the SDML Annual Conference in Sioux Falls, S.D.

The continued success of Philip, S.D., can be seen through many areas in town. From a proposed housing development that will include 16 residential lots to multi-generational businesses and new businesses that are expanding, Philip is not only surviving, but today, the community is thriving.

2024 SDML Hall of Fame inductees include:

Philip  Brittany Smith, City Administrator, 20 years

Clark  Rae Jean Flora, Finance Officer, 23 years

Dell Rapids  Thomas J. Earley, Mayor, 23 years

Eden  Mary Dunn (deceased), Chairman, 28 years

Hartford  Craig Wagner, Public Works Superintendent, 30 years

Mitchell  Chris Cranny, Recreation Center Secretary, 20 years, Michael Dufek, Heavy Equipment Operator, 20 years, Dan Pollreisz, Chief of Fire/EMS, 20 years

Rapid City  Joel P. Landeen, City Attorney, 20 years

Roscoe  James Fonder, Maintenance Department, 34 years Dale Hettick, Board of Trustee Member, 22 years

Spearfish  Dennis Hafner, Building Inspector, 20 years, Kyle Mathis, City Engineer, 20 years

More information about the individual inductees and the SDML Hall of Fame can be found online.

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