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 & Council Rich Ward for Parks & Recreation