ABERDEEN, S.D.(HubCityRadio)- The Aberdeen City Council held their first meeting for the 2025-26 term.  The council has two new members.  Councilman Talmage Ekanger for the SW District who has been serving the district since winning the election and was certified back in early June.  The other is Councilman Chad Nilson who began his five year term on July 1st.

At the council meeting, they decided that Councilman Alan Johnson will be the Deputy Mayor of Aberdeen for the second straight year.

Liasons for the following boards:

Mayor Travis Schaunaman & Councilman Alan Johnson for the 911 Communications

Councilman Johnson & Councilman David Novstrup for Airport

Councilman Talmage Ekanger & Councilwoman Erin Fouberg for the Downtown

Councilman Chad Nelson for Hotel

Councilman Novstrup for Aberdeen Convention & Visitors Bureau

Councilman Rob Ronayne for Library

Councilwoman Charlotte Liebelt & Councilman Rich Ward for Parks & Recreation