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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in City of West Fargo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Final 2027 library budget
The city's 2027 final budget was up for review and approval — it shapes next year's services, staffing and tax levy.
2026 Special Assessment Districts 1345, 1353 and 2290
The commission was scheduled to hold public hearings and vote on confirming special assessment lists for two new water/sewer/street districts and a 2025 mill and overlay district. Property owners in those districts could see assessments on their property tax bills.
2027 City Budget
The first drafts of the 2027 preliminary and final budgets were scheduled for hearing and review, setting the stage for next year's taxes and services.
Preliminary budget and Sept. 8 hearing
The commission was to approve the preliminary budget and set a public budget hearing for Tuesday, Sept. 8, 2026. This is the first public step in deciding how tax dollars are spent.
Draft 2027 preliminary budget
City Administrator Dustin Scott was scheduled to present the first draft of the 2027 preliminary budget — an early look at next year's spending, services and potentially taxes.
2027 Preliminary Budget
City Administrator Dustin Scott was scheduled to present the first draft of the 2027 preliminary budget — an early look at next year's spending, services and potentially taxes.
Public Works self-performance lawsuit and assessment costs
The city built the 2025 mill and overlay with its own crews and equipment, charging no labor or equipment costs, cutting assessments to roughly $1,520 per unit. Contractors — AGC, Brad Schmidt and Steve Marco — sued, arguing such work must be competitively bid; the case is now before the North Dakota Supreme Court. The outcome could determine whether this cost-saving method can ever be used again.