Gov. Kristi Noem will have yet another cabinet position to fill as she prepares to begin her second term.
Department of Social Services Secretary Laurie Gill is retiring from state government, according to a statement. Her last day is Jan. 8.
DSS Cabinet Secretary Laurie Gill is retiring from state government on January 8, 2023. Gill has served for nearly 25 years in South Dakota state government in mulitple leadership roles.
— South Dakota DSS (@SouthDakotaDSS) December 21, 2022
Gill also served three terms as Mayor of the City of Pierre.#leader #DSS #cabinet pic.twitter.com/vnSsv6suzp
Gill is the third member of Noem's cabinet to depart in the past month. Just days ago, Secretary of Health Joan Adam resigned after less than a year on the job.
Adam’s retirement came amid criticism from conservatives over a Department of Health contract with a transgender advocacy group. Noem’s office would not comment on whether Adam’s departure was connected to that now-canceled contract.
The Secretary of Education’s office will also soon be vacant. Current secretary Tiffany Sanderson is leaving to become president of Lake Area Technical College in Watertown on Jan. 1.
