Summary
Commissioner Turnberg broke down Fargo's $1.37 billion debt, arguing the real covered debt is about $752.7 million once special assessments and diversion debt are excluded. He also noted the city earned a clean audit and cut the communications department budget from $2 million to $486,000.
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Last discussed May 12, 2026.
Impact analysis
Fargo's total debt is $1.37 billion, but about $752.7 million is covered debt after excluding special assessments and diversion costs; the $41 million diversion debt is repaid in 2026.
Taxpayers get a clearer picture of what the city owes and how it's paid back.
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