Fargo leaders work to get on the same page for 2024 budget
Mayor Tim Mahoney, city commissioners, and the city's financial team met to open a dialogue ahead of the Mayor's coming presentation on the budget.
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Mayor Tim Mahoney, city commissioners, and the city's financial team met to open a dialogue ahead of the Mayor's coming presentation on the budget.
“I have not yet seen the outcomes that I’d hoped we would see by now after two years of the DEI program in place,” Commissioner Denise Kolpack said.
Susan Thompson, the current assistant finance director, was appointed to lead the city through the 2024 budgeting process until the city hires a permanent finance director.
An apparent split between the city of Fargo’s leadership has materialized, with some saying the city's decreased savings fund is cause to worry, while others believe there is no need for concern.
“If our end point is we’re searching for an ordinance, would we consider just asking for the answer rather than spending ($40,000) dollars?” Mayor Tim Mahoney asked.