Committee Appointments
Committee Appointments
Each year, in May, the Mayor appoints Council Representatives and City Staff to serve on various boards and committees.
Liaison Appointments made in 2025-2026 include:
- Chamber of Commerce: Ruth Kopp
- Sturgis Economic Development Corp (SEDC): Jim Thompson
- Transportation Advisory: Geody VanDewater
- Sturgis Motorcycle Museum: Lance Scheer
- Sturgis Rally Charities: Terry Jensen
- Sturgis Senior Center: Jesse Blakeman
- Black Hills Council of Local Governments: Kevin Forrester
- Prairie Hills Transit: Kevin Forrester
- Planning & Zoning Board: Tony Dargatz
- Parks Board: Mark Chaplin
- Municipal Utility Board (MUB): Nick Jones
- Library Board: Nick Jones
- Business Improvement District (BID) Board: Alex Usera
- Hotel Business Improvement District Board: Jim Thompson
Council Working Sub-Committees
The City Council has also established various working sub-committees. The maximum number of Council representatives at any one meeting is four.
The following Committee appointments are currently in place for 2025-2026:
Legal & Finance Committee: Mayor Kevin Forrester, Council President Tony Dargatz, Councilman Alex Usera, Councilman Mark Chaplin, Councilman Terry Jensen
Infrastructure Advisory Committee: Councilman Jesse Blakeman, Councilman Mark Chaplin, Councilman Alex Usera, and Councilman Terry Jensen
Rally & Events Committee: Councilman Terry Jensen and Councilman Alex Usera, Councilman Nick Jones and Councilman Tony Dargatz
Ordinance Review Committee: Councilor Ruth Kopp, Councilman Nick Jones, Councilman Jim Thompson and Councilman Jesse Blakeman
Ordinance Review Committee: Councilor Ruth Kopp, Councilman Nick Jones, Councilman Jim Thompson and Councilman Jesse Blakeman