SIOUX FALLS, S.D. (KELO.com) -- Kenny Anderson, Jr.'s family in Sioux Falls goes back to 1928, when his grandparents moved from Minnesota.
Anderson's and his family's roots run deep in the community. Kenny Anderson, Sr. was a star athlete at Washington High School and the University of Sioux Falls. The elder Anderson also served on the old Sioux Falls Commission.
Kenny, Jr. is a former Marine and former two-term City Councilor.
Having been all over the world as a Marine, he says only half kidding that Sioux Falls is his spouse.
"I love this city," Anderson said.
As mayor, he wants to bring more transparency to city government. He wants economic development that benefits everyone. Anderson says he thinks he has a unique blend of experience and knowledge of not just Sioux Falls but its government to be an effective mayor.
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