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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Fargo public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Renters and landlords forum
With roughly 60% of Fargo living in apartments, the city is holding a September 21 listening session on renting rights and concerns, followed by a mayoral-led task force.
Renter and landlord relations
Commissioner Strand announced early work with Mayor Boschee on a possible renters task force, noting nearly 60% of Fargo residents live in apartments, and invited interested residents to reach out.
Broadway Square expression restrictions
Sheri McMahon told the Commission that the word 'protest' was stripped from a Broadway Square concert title and argued the Block 9 plaza's public funding means it can't bar speech. She asked the city to seek a legal opinion on potential First Amendment exposure.
HUD housing programs annual report
Fargo gets about $1.4 million a year in federal CDBG and HOME money. Year one of the new five-year plan set up alley paving, street outreach and tenant rental assistance programs; Commissioner Strand flagged youth homelessness and evictions.