City of Rapid City

The City of Rapid City is the municipal government for Rapid City, South Dakota, the Pennington County seat and a regional center near the Black Hills. A mayor and City Council set local policy and budgets. Departments provide police and fire protection, planning, streets, transit, parks, a public library and other services. Public works manages water, wastewater, solid waste and transportation infrastructure. The city also operates a regional airport and civic facilities used by residents and visitors. Its government supports both neighborhood services and infrastructure for a community that draws commerce and travel from a broad western South Dakota region.