Mayor Paul TenHaken is honored to welcome back Dave Pfeifle to the City Attorney’s Office. Previously, Pfeifle served as the Sioux Falls City Attorney from 2010 to 2017 during Mayor Mike Huether’s two terms in office. Since 2017, Pfeifle has served as the Executive Director of the South Dakota Public Assurance Alliance (SDPAA), which is a risk-sharing pool providing property and casualty coverage for local governments in the state, including the City of Sioux Falls.
“Bringing Dave back as the City Attorney for Sioux Falls is a huge win for the office and the community,” said Mayor TenHaken. “He brings a wealth of knowledge, leadership, and experience that will be vital to continue the work of the City Attorney’s Office and protect the City of Sioux Falls.”
Pfeifle has almost 30 years of experience practicing law. Before his first stint as the Sioux Falls City Attorney, Dave was engaged in the private practice of law for 16 years, concentrating his practice in the areas of litigation and employment law for public and private entities and individuals. Dave has also served as a City Attorney for Pierre, State’s Attorney for Stanley County, and as Public Defender for Lincoln County.
“I have enjoyed watching Mayor TenHaken continue to move the City of Sioux Falls in a positive direction and I look forward to helping him sustain that momentum,” said Pfeifle. “I am honored and humbled to be asked to serve again in this capacity. I will work diligently to prove myself worthy of...
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