The city of Fargo is holding a special election regarding a change in the city's form of government.

Ballot Question: Shall the city of Fargo change from its organization under the commission system of government and become a city under a ward-based council form of government.

Overview

• Consists of 5 commissioners, elected at large
• One commissioner serves as Mayor
• The Mayor and other 4 commissioners each possess an equal vote

• 6 council members elected from 6 wards
• Mayor would be elected at large
• Mayor would not typically vote on matters before the council, unless to break a tie
• Mayor would hold a veto power which could be overridden by a 2/3 vote of the council members

View the proposed petition here.

It includes more detailed information on the process of changing to a ward-based system. The BIA does not have a formal stance on the proposed change. The Association's Board of Directors encourages you to review information available on the proposed change, weigh pros/cons, and consider impacts on the community and industry. 

Voting

• Polls are open from 7 a.m. - 7 p.m.
• Locations:
  • FARGODOME - 1800 University Dr N
    • Main entrance - take the elevator/escalator to 2nd floor meeting rooms
  • Atonement Lutheran Church - 4601 University Dr S
    • West entrance - door 8
  • Fargo Civic Center - 207 4th Street North
    • Main entrance

• View Sample Ballot here: Sample Ballot

• Early voting is not available, however, absentee voting is. To view the process of requesting an absentee ballot, click here. 

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