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 five officials, elected at-large
• One of which serves as mayor, the other four as commissioners
• The mayor and commissioners each possess an equal vote

• Six council members elected from six 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

Click the buttons below to learn more about perspectives on both sides of the issue.

Support

Oppose

View the proposed petition here.

It includes more detailed information on the process of changing to a ward-based system. The Building Industry Association 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 St N
    • Main entrance

• View Sample Ballot here: Sample Ballot

Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley

(formerly Home Builders Association of F-M)

1802 32nd Ave S | Fargo ND 58103