Meet Your Fargo Mayoral Candidates

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Fargo mayoral candidates face–off.

Tim Mahoney and Brad Wimmer answered questions by the Hawthorne Neighborhood Association and members of the public.

It is crunch time for these candidates.

Fargo’s special city election is just one month away.

After Mayor Dennis Walaker’s passing in December, Tim Mahoney rose to the occasion having big shoes to fill.

From important legislative sessions, City Hall bids, budgets to flood control, he rolled up his sleeves attacking what needed to be done.

Mahoney says his time in office as acting mayor has been his chance to learn and live this role, feeling that his work can speak for itself.

Tim Mahoney says, “Things are going well. I’m doing a good job and they know what kind of leader I am. I don’t think there’s much imagination. I’m pretty straight forward. I love what I’m doing and I hope they would allow me to take the office of mayor.

Brad Wimmer, who ran against Walaker in the last mayoral election and lost by ten percent, stresses the need for community input and government transparency.

He wants to collaborate with the necessary people in an effort to aid further growth.

Wimmer also believes his energy and devotion to the city will set him apart from Mahoney.

Brad Wimmer says, “I’m a relationship builder. I’m going to look you level in the eye. I’m not going to look down on you. I’m going to show up at things consistently again in the city and outside of the city. I’ll bring the mayor’s office to the region. We’re going to be a good collaborative partner.”

Some of the six candidates running to take Mahoney’s city commission seat were also in attendance.

The special election for mayor, city commissioner and to vote on a home rule charter question is April 28th.