News Rapid City Elects New Mayor SDPB Radio | By Chynna Lockett Published June 3, 2015 at 7:28 AM CDT Facebook Twitter LinkedIn Email Listen • 1:15 1 of 2 Allender gives a victory speech in Downtown Rapid City on Tuesday, June 2 after winning the 2015 mayor race. Charles Ray 2 of 2 Kooiker watches from a hotel as the results of the 2015 mayoral election are announced on Tuesday June 2. Chynna Lockett Rapid City has a new mayor. Former police Chief Steve Allender won the municipal election against incumbent Sam Kooiker.Click play bellow to hear more.