One of the GOP’s marquee stars in Sioux Falls announced today that she’s taking a pass at running for the Mayoral seat in 2018. From the Argus Leader:
“I looked at my kids and thought, ‘They like you right now.’ I mean, Mom’s pretty cool at this point. They like hanging out with Mom. I just didn’t feel like I could give that up and lose that time with them at such a critical age.”
Erickson explored the possibility of a mayoral run for much of the past year, getting a team in place and speaking to supporters. She is 3-0 in past campaigns and has shown a knack for raising money, with her famous brother serving as secret weapon for special events.
Her decision is likely good news for her former city council colleague Greg Jamison, who has not formally declared his mayoral candidacy but is expected to announce after he concludes session duties as District 12 state House representative.
That’s too bad, as Christine would have been formidable. But, there’s still a lot of time between now and the election.
Get used to saying this: Mayor Entenmann.
Agreed. He’d be an improvement over My Man Mike though…
He will be the same as Mike. They walked hand in hand on everything. Jim will run things exactly like Mike has.
Erickson would have won. Now it is left to Jamison, Costello, or a dark horse who wants to get back to plowing and sweeping streets, and lowering the crime rate in Sioux Falls….
Smart move. Jamison and Enteman will probably be tough.