Mike Huether
American politician
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Mike Huether is an American businessman, real estate investor, philanthropist, and former politician from South Dakota. He served as mayor of Sioux Falls from 2010 to 2018.
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Independent (2016–present)
Mike Huether | |
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| Mayor of Sioux Falls | |
| In office May 17, 2010 – May 15, 2018 | |
| Preceded by | Dave Munson |
| Succeeded by | Paul TenHaken |
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| Born | July 24, 1962 Yankton, South Dakota, U.S. |
| Party | Democratic (before 2016) Independent (2016–present) |
| Spouse | Cindy Huether |
| Education | South Dakota State University (BA) |
Personal life and education
Huether was born in Yankton, South Dakota, in 1962. In 1984, he attended South Dakota State University and acquired a commercial economics degree. He is married to his wife, Cindy, and has 1 daughter.[1]
Charity work
The Huether family runs a charity called "The Mike Cindy and Kylie Huether Family Foundation."[2]
Political career
Huether successfully ran for mayor in 2010. He placed second in the April 13, 2010, primary election, winning 25 percent of the vote.[3] In the April 27 runoff election, he defeated City Councilmember and former State Senator Kermit Staggers by a wide margin, winning 57 percent of the vote to Staggers's 43 percent.[4] In 2014, he defeated City Councilmember Greg Jamison, winning 56 percent of the vote to Jamison's 44 percent.[5]
