BELLE FOURCHE S.D. – A group of approximately 75 municipal officials representing approximately 10 cities gathered at the South Dakota Municipal League’s annual District 10 Meeting, held in Belle Fourche on April 1.

Leland Treichel, SDML President and Board President of Roscoe, discussed the strengths of the Municipal League with the group. Sara Rankin, South Dakota Municipal League Executive Director, spoke about the outcome of the 2026 Legislative Session and the effect new laws will have on South Dakota municipalities.

Jody Westberg, Belle Fourche Recreation Center Director, served as the moderator for the evening’s discussion, which included topics such as changes to the election process, using social media for sharing information, and utilizing available tools for infrastructure for communities.

Treichel also conducted the election of District 10 officers for the upcoming year. Gina Carpenter, Belle Fourche Human Resources Manager, was re-elected Chair and Sharon Martinisko, Deadwood Councilmember, was re-elected Vice Chair. As the district chair, Carpenter will act as a contact for and represent their district as a member of the SDML Board of Directors. Duties began immediately.

In other business, those attending voted to hold the 2027 District 10 Meeting in Spearfish.