Elections
The Mayor and six council members are elected to their positions as Alderman for the City of Hartford. The Mayor serves at large and there are two council members representing each of the three Wards in the City, for a total of six council members. If you are interested in running for office, please contact City Hall at 605-528-6187 for more information.
There is a link to the current Ward Map is located at the bottom of this page. Ward 1 is shown in purple, Ward 2 is orange, and Ward 3 is green.
PUBLIC NOTICE
NOTICE OF VACANCY
MUNICIPALITY OF HARTFORD
The following offices will become vacant due to the expiration of the present term of office of the elective officer:
Mayor - 2-year term
Councilperson Ward 1 - 2-year term
Councilperson Ward 2 - 1-year term
Councilperson Ward 2 - 2-year term
Councilperson Ward 3 - 2-year term
Circulation of nominating petitions may begin on January 31, 2025, and petitions may be filed in the office of the Finance Officer located at 125 N Main Avenue, Hartford, South Dakota, between the hours of 8:00am and 5:00pm, central standard time not later than the 28th day of February, 2025 or mailed by registered mail not later than the 28th day of February, 2025, at 5:00pm central standard time.
Karen Wilber
Finance Officer