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Office of Gov. Dennis Daugaard
500 E. Capitol Ave.
Pierre, S.D. 57501
605-773-3212
FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE: Friday, June 26, 2015
CONTACT: Tony Venhuizen or Kelsey Pritchard at 605-773-3212
Rep. Hickey Resigns; Governor Invites Public Input
PIERRE, S.D. – State Rep. Steve Hickey has resigned his seat in the South Dakota House of Representatives. Hickey, a Sioux Falls Republican, has served in the state House since 2011.
“Steve Hickey has been a passionate advocate for his constituents and for the causes he believes in,” said Gov. Daugaard. “I wish him the best in the future.”
Hickey’s resignation, which is effective Sept. 1, 2015, creates a vacancy that will be filled by gubernatorial appointment. The Governor is asking the public to nominate candidates to fill the position.
Those wishing to be considered for the appointment, or to offer nominations, should contact Grace Kessler in the Office of the Governor at 605-773-3661. Nominations should include the candidate’s name, current address, telephone number and relevant background information.
Hickey represents District 9, which includes northwestern Minnehaha County, including the Hartford, Humboldt, Crooks and the Wall Lake area. The district also includes an area in north and northwestern Sioux Falls, encompassing Southeast Technical Institute, Hayward Elementary School and the Sioux Falls Regional Airport. A map of the district is available on the LRC website at legis.sd.gov/img/Legislative_Districts/09.pdf.
Gov. Daugaard expects to name an appointee this fall.
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