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City reminds candidates about placement of political signs
Published on April 23, 2026
STURGIS - As election season approaches, the city of Sturgis is reminding residents and candidates to follow city code regarding the placement of political signs.Under Sturgis ordinance, temporary political signs may not exceed 32 square feet and must be removed within one week after the election o…
City of Sturgis announces leadership transitions
Published on April 22, 2026
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis announces the upcoming resignations of City Administrator Aaron Jordan and City Attorney Eric Davis, marking a planned transition in city leadership.Mayor Pro Tempore Tony Dargatz acknowledged both individuals for their service and leadership during a period of signifi…
Sturgis sees continued growth in sales and tourism taxes
Published on April 21, 2026
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis is continuing to see steady growth in both general sales tax collections and tourism-related revenue in the first quarter of 2026. According to the March 2026 sales tax report presented to the Sturgis City Council Monday, general sales tax collections increased 8.5 per…
City flags lowered to half-staff in honor of former Mayor Kevin Forrester
Published on April 06, 2026
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis has ordered all flags on city-owned property to be flown at half-staff in honor of former Mayor Kevin Forrester, who passed away Sunday.In a formal proclamation issued April 6, Mayor Pro Tempore Tony Dargatz recognized Forrester’s years of dedicated service to the comm…
City, county proclaim Kevin Forrester Day
Published on April 02, 2026
STURGIS - The City of Sturgis and Meade County are jointly honoring the life and legacy of former Mayor Kevin Forrester with the official proclamation of “Kevin Forrester Day.”Kevin Forrester Day will be observed on June 10, coinciding with the first Sturgis Music on Main event of the summer. The e…
Petitions available for Sturgis Municipal Election candidates
Published on April 01, 2026
Individuals interested in running for mayor or the Ward 1 City Council seat in the upcoming June 2 Sturgis municipal special election may now pick up nominating petitions at Sturgis City Hall.While petitions are available, candidates are reminded that circulation may not begin until April 3, in acc…
Council sets special election to fill office of mayor
Published on March 26, 2026
STURGIS - The Sturgis City Council set a special election for Tuesday, June 2, during a special meeting Wednesday following the resignation of Mayor Kevin Forrester. Council members did not make an appointment to fill the mayoral vacancy at this time. Instead, Council President Tony Dargatz will co…
Sturgis mayor resigns
Published on March 23, 2026
STURGIS – Sturgis Mayor Kevin Forrester has resigned due to health reasons.Forrester sent a letter to the city council notifying them that his resignation was effective as of today, Monday, March 23.The city council is expected to schedule a special meeting for 6:30 p.m. Wednesday to discuss Forres…
Sturgis council continues work on residential camping ordinance
Published on March 05, 2026
STURGIS - The Sturgis City Council continues to work through a proposed residential camping ordinance, tabling the matter on Feb. 17 and again discussing it March 2 without taking formal action as city leaders gather additional public feedback.The proposed ordinance, drafted over several months by …
Residential camping ordinance update moves forward
Published on February 13, 2026
The Sturgis City Council will get its first look Tuesday, Feb. 17, at a potential revision to the residential camping ordinance aimed at improving clarity, fairness, and enforceability for both residents and city staff.The proposed residential camping ordinance will be introduced at the City Counci…