MITCHELL, SD (Mitchell Now) — Davison County commissioners unanimously approved the 2026 general election canvass during their Thursday, Nov. 5, meeting after reviewing results from all seven county precincts.
A post-election audit is scheduled for 10 a.m. Monday, Nov. 16, at the Davison County Auditor’s Office. Precinct 6 and the contests for Amendments I and J were randomly selected for review with assistance from three audience members, according to the meeting minutes.
Commissioners also approved a one-time $3,000 additional workload reimbursement for Director of Equalization Leah Vissia following a personnel executive session.
The board amended its Oct. 27 meeting minutes to clarify that previously approved overtime for the equalization department was 10 hours per week, effective immediately.
In staffing action, commissioners approved hiring Bradly Becker as a full-time correctional officer beginning Nov. 10 and Katie Simmermon as a part-time correctional officer. Both positions pay $23.79 per hour, with a 50-cent increase after successful completion of an introductory period.
The Palace City Lions Club received a temporary malt beverage license for a wedding Dec. 11–12 at the Davison County Fairgrounds. The license fee totals $400, and no objections were reported during the public hearing.
Commissioners also heard a quarterly Chamber of Commerce and Mitchell Area Development Corp. report from Johanna Allen. A local FFA group presented a mock city council meeting exploring the advantages and disadvantages of data centers. Both presentations were informational.
The next regular Davison County Commission meeting is scheduled for Tuesday, Nov. 10.