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Commissioner· term ended at successors' swearing-in July 1 (Valley News Live 2026-06-24 / MPR 2024-06-14); at-large seat number unsourced; start unsourced

Brad Olson

City of West Fargo

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Term ending Jul 1, 2026.

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Top issues during term (12)(Taxes Budget)

high→May 2026[39]

Final 2027 library budget

The 2027 budget sets next year's city spending and tax levy.

medium↑Mar 2026[11]

Main library lease with West Fargo Public Schools

Operating costs weren't detailed, but the usage numbers will inform future budget discussions about the branch.

medium↓Jun 2026[6]

Oracle NetSuite government ERP contract

Contract costs were not stated in the published agenda.

high↓Mar 2026[6]

2027 City Budget

The 2027 budget will shape next year's property taxes and city service levels.

high↓Mar 2026[5]

2027 Preliminary Budget

The preliminary budget sets the framework for next year's city spending and potential tax levies; figures were not published.

medium↓Jun 2026[4]

Oracle NetSuite ERP Contract

No contract signed yet; spending deferred.

low↓May 2026[3]

Commission Governance Policy

high↓Jun 2026[2]

Public Works self-performance lawsuit and assessment costs

Self-performance kept this mill and overlay's assessments far cheaper than comparable contractor-built overlay projects — potentially half the cost per property.

medium↓Jun 2026[2]

Zencity Communications Software

Three-year software contract cost to the city (amount not stated in the record).

low↓Feb 2026[1]

Tax-incentive clawback policies

Future tax revenues from incentivized projects could be at risk if buyers convert projects to tax-exempt uses without clawback protections.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

PILOT tax incentive for Sandy's Donuts (MARKAR LLP)

Property tax revenue on the property is deferred for five years under the PILOT agreement.

medium↓Feb 2026[1]

2026 CIP Project Funding Opportunity

State funding could reduce the local cost share on 2026 capital projects.

Decisions during term (0)

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No decisions found matching Taxes Budget.

Voting record (0)(Taxes Budget)

No votes found matching Taxes Budget.