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Fargo commission directs staff to study full-time mayor and adding two commissioners
Summary
The Fargo City Commission voted 4-1 to direct city administration, the city attorney and human resources to research a transition to a full‑time mayor effective July 1, 2026, and to study whether the commission should increase from five to seven members. Commissioners asked staff to return with implementation options and cost estimates.
The Fargo City Commission on Monday directed the city administrator, the city attorney and the human resources department to research a transition to a full‑time mayor position effective July 1, 2026, and to study adding two seats to the five‑member commission.
The motion, advanced by Commissioner Strand, passed after an amendment from Commissioner Kolpack to explicitly include study of expanding the commission. The final roll call was Kolpack—yes; Strand—yes; Peppcorn—no; Turnberg—yes; Mahoney—yes.
Commissioners said they want staff to return with concrete proposals on…
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