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Traill County holds Home Rule Q&A; charter set for June 9 ballot
Summary
Traill County commissioners held a public question-and-answer session on May 14, 2026, to discuss a proposed Home Rule Charter and explain its potential effects on taxes, zoning and county operations; the charter will appear on the June 9, 2026, ballot.
Traill County commissioners held a special public question-and-answer session on May 14, 2026, to discuss a proposed Home Rule Charter that will appear on the June 9, 2026, ballot. The meeting began at 6:30 p.m. and adjourned at approximately 7:58 p.m.
Commission Chair Kurt Elliott and fellow commissioners outlined why they support placing Home Rule before voters, saying the change could affect taxes and zoning rules and allow county staff to operate with practices more like private businesses. Commissioners argued those changes could help attract qualified candidates and improve accountability, with the stated goal of running Traill County more efficiently. The minutes note that state property tax regulations implemented after a 2024 ballot measure have also factored into the county's discussion of governance change and budget pressures.
Members of the public were invited to ask questions during the session. Michelle Mooney, the county tax assessor and a Traill resident, restated her support for Home Rule at the meeting, echoing remarks she made at a May 12 meeting. The record also notes that similar questions had been raised at the earlier meeting.
The county provided a public contact for attendance records: members of the public may call the Traill County Auditor’s office at 701-636-4458. The minutes are signed by Auditor Heather Hovey and Commission Chair Kurt Elliott.
