# Fargo Voters Decide City Government Overhaul

> Fargo voters will choose between citywide commissioners and ward-based council in October.
- Title: Fargo Voters Decide City Government Overhaul · Valleynewslive
- Summary: Fargo voters will choose between citywide commissioners and ward-based council in October. Fargo voters decide Oct 6 whether to switch from at-large…
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- Source: Valleynewslive — https://valleynewslive.com/2026/09/21/fargo-voters-decide-whether-overhaul-city-government
- Published: 2026-09-21T16:18:41.905+00:00
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- Topics: fargo, city government, ward council, commissioners, voters, fargodome, seahawks, news, local
## What's at stake
Fargo voters decide october 6 whether to overhaul city government.
## Current system
Five commissioners elected at-large with one mayor who votes equally.
## Proposed change
Six wards with one council member per ward and citywide mayor.
## Opposition
Michelle turnberg says it divides city and costs over $100,000.

> It divides the city. You’ll have council people interested in their wards and not the city as a whole
## Supporters
Seku sirleaf says ward system improves representation and accountability.

> It’s going to bring the government to the people
## Next steps
Voters can choose between current system or adding two commissioners.
## Key takeaway

Fargo voters decide Oct 6 whether to switch from at-large commissioners to ward-based council system.