The City of Yankton has sent a letter to Yankton County Commissioner Gary Swensen, banning him from City Hall for one year.
The letter, signed by City Attorney Ross Den Herder, says the ban is based on “recent social media posts, past inappropriate behavior and statements made in city hall and past interactions with city staff that made them uncomfortable.”
Mayor Nathan Johnson says the social media post was perceived as a threat..

Johnson says local debates over policy should stay civil…

Johnson says Swensen’s comments were aimed at the city commission and their budget…
Swensen offered an apology at the last county commission meeting, saying the cartoon he posted was aimed at himself.