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Commission approves first reading of municipal judge ordinance; judge voices concern over 210‑day residency test
Summary
The commission advanced Ordinance No. 12‑66 on first reading to update municipal judge provisions and residency rules. Municipal Judge Trent Vargas gave neutral testimony, expressing concern about enforcing a 210‑day primary residency requirement for judges with travel or military service.
The West Fargo City Commission on Dec. 15 approved the first reading of Ordinance No. 12‑66, which reorganizes and updates the city's municipal judge provisions to align with state law and modern practice.
City Administrator Dustin Scott said the draft clarifies residency requirements for an elected judge while allowing the commission flexibility to appoint qualified nonresident…
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