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Sioux Falls Mayor TenHaken Stepping Away from Politics After Term Ends

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(Sioux Falls, SD) — Sioux Falls Mayor Paul TenHaken says he’s leaving public office after his term ends. In an announcement yesterday, TenHaken said he’s focused on finishing strong with one year left. He plans to return to entrepreneurship but has no firm plans yet. For now, he says it’s all about landing the plane with big city projects still ahead. After seven years as mayor, TenHaken says he’s proud to have led during tough times and hopes the next mayor can tackle challenges like housing, crime, and homelessness.