Former City Commissioners Move Towards Petitioning For Change of City Government After Results of 2024 City Survey

Former City Commissioners Move Towards Petitioning For Change of City Government After Results of 2024 City Survey

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The city of Fargo established a form of government in 1909. While the city has grown over the years, former city commissioner Arlette Preston believes that the work that is done now is not enough. “There are neighborhoods with very different needs and concerns. And the city survey even showed that people just don’t feel like they’re engaged very well with the city. Have trouble providing input into the decision-making,” said…

Petition planned to decide future of Fargo's government

FARGO — At the ballot box next year, Fargo voters might have to decide whether or not to change how the city is governed. Commission or council? Several Fargo residents — including two former city commissioners — are gearing up to gather enough signatures to put that decision before the voters. “It's a really good time to do it,” said Tony Gehrig, a sponsoring committee member and former city commissioner. The city of Fargo operates under a comm…