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Commissioner Gerald Beninga

Minnehaha County Logo Commissioner Beninga has served on the Minnehaha County Commission since January 2011. Originally from Lennox, SD, he attended Nettleton Junior College and the University of Sioux Falls. Commissioner Beninga retired in 2024, after serving as the President and CEO of Active Generations for over 30 years.

Commissioner Beninga is an active member in the community and serves on the Sioux Council of Scouting and Our Saviors Lutheran Task Force.

2026 Liaison Assignments

Facilities
Highway, Weed & Pest
Juvenile Detention Center
Public Advocate
Sheriff
Register of Deeds
Juvenile Justice Center Project
Metro Management Executive Board
Minnehaha County Housing & Redevelopment Commission
PAO Advisory Board
Sioux Falls Development Foundation Board
Weed & Pest Board
Compass Center
Humane Society
Lifescape



Contact Information
Commissioner Gerald Beninga
Mailing Address: 415 N. Dakota Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Phone Number: (605) 367-4206

Office location Administration Building, 3rd Floor 415 N. Dakota Ave. Sioux Falls, SD 57104

Term Ends December 31st, 2026

Commissioner Gerald Beninga

2026 Liaison Assignments

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Term Ends December 31st, 2026