Fargo City Commission Meeting Wrap-Up - 08.31.2026
In case you missed the August 31, 2026, Fargo City Commission meeting, here are a few highlights we would like you to know about.
Jordan Smith Appointed as Transit Director
The Fargo City Commission unanimously appointed Jordan Smith as the City’s new Transit director on Monday, Aug. 31.
Smith previously served as Fargo’s Assistant Transit Director for Fleet & Facilities and has more than 20 years of experience in transportation, operations and management, including more than nine years with the City of Fargo and MATBUS.
Smith succeeds the previous Transit director, Julie Bommelman, who retired in July 2026. Smith will lead MATBUS operations serving the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo metropolitan area.
Community Invited to Rental Housing Listening Session
The City of Fargo will host a listening session on Monday, Sept. 21, to hear directly from residents about rental housing-related concerns and opportunities. The session is scheduled for 4 p.m. to 6 p.m. in the Commission Chambers of Fargo City Hall, 225 4th St. N.
The public event will allow renters, landlords and other community members to share their ideas, concerns and needs related to housing. By hearing from residents, City leaders hope to better understand local housing issues and explore ways to address them.
The listening session will be live streamed on the City of Fargo’s social media platforms and TVFargo.com.
Residents unable to attend the listening session are encouraged to contact City officials to provide input.
City of Fargo to Hold Surplus Auction in October
The City Commission voted unanimously Monday, Aug. 31, to authorize the City’s Fall 2026 Surplus Auction.
The online auction will give the public an opportunity to bid on retired City equipment and vehicles.
The auction will be conducted by Steffes Group and is scheduled to open Tuesday, Oct. 6, and close Tuesday, Oct. 13.
A complete list of items available for purchase will be posted on the Steffes Group website by Friday, Oct. 2.
Residents Encouraged to Share Input on Fargo’s 2027 Budget
Fargo residents will have an opportunity to comment on the City’s proposed 2027 Budget at a public hearing scheduled to begin at 5:05 p.m. on Monday, Sept. 14. The public hearing will take place during the regular City Commission meeting in Commission Chambers in Fargo City Hall, 225 4th St. N.
The public hearing is part of the City’s annual budget process and allows residents to share comments with the City Commission before the final budget is adopted. The City Commission is expected to consider adoption of the final 2027 Budget at its meeting on Monday, Sept. 28.
Residents can attend the Sept. 14 and Sept. 28 meetings in person or watch them online on the City of Fargo’s social media platforms and TVFargo.com.
Residents can learn more at FargoND.gov/Budget.