Denise Kolpack

Property tax exemptions for building improvements

Modest, temporary reduction in taxable value for nine properties over five years.

Extension of the 1% infrastructure sales tax to 2048

Extends a sales tax that funds street, sewer and other public infrastructure projects.

City-owned property special assessments

City-owned parcels reportedly carry roughly $1.5 million in specials with about $80,000 in annual interest, per the resident's research.

City debt load and audit results

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.

Convention center site selection

Funded by the voter-approved 3% lodging tax; operating losses will likely need city support.

2026 HUD CDBG and HOME Action Plan priorities

Roughly $835,000 in CDBG and $508,000 in HOME funds for 2026.

Fargo's $1.37 billion debt load explained

The diversion's $41 million debt gets paid back this year, and the city added $9 million to reserves from last year's budget savings.

Special assessments and edge development financing policy

Could reshape who pays — residents vs. developers — on tens of millions in future edge-development infrastructure.

Presentation Partners rent-free city space

No lease revenue to the city from nonprofit tenants at the site.

Sign Badgers property tax exemption

The exemption reduces property tax revenue the city would otherwise collect on the 610 University Drive North property.

Employee engagement initiative

Nuisance abatement fee assessments

Specific property owners will pay abatement costs through their property tax bills.