WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The Chamber hosts another debate for local political candidates, this time focusing on West Fargo City Commission. Four candidates are competing for two seats on the commission in the June election. They are David Withee, Patti Stedman, Tyler Erickson and John Severson. Commissioners Roben Anderson and Brad Olson are not seeking re-election. Each candidate shared…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — Former West Fargo City Commissioner Eric Gjerdevig is the only declared candidate for mayor of West Fargo. He was on the commission from 2018 until 2022. Tyler Erickson, John Severson, Patti Stedman and David Withee are candidates for two open city commission seats in June. The terms of Commissioners Brad Olson and Roben Anderson expire…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — West Fargo City Commissioners take up the issue of allowing backyard chickens in the city. They voted three to two to allow up to six chickens with an annual permit. One commissioner said he has heard concerns about attracting predators, smells and the amount of daylight it takes to produce eggs. Commissioners Mark Simmons and…
WEST FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A City Commission vote on West Fargo’s 2023 budget fails because of a 2-2 tie. It later passed on a three to one vote after Commissioner Mark Simmons proposed several cuts. Commissioner Brad Olson was the lone no vote. Commissioner Mandy George wasn’t at the meeting because of work commitments. Simmons wanted $50,000 cut from…
WEST FARGO, N.D. – For the first time in 16 years West Fargo has sworn in a new mayor. Bernie Dardis has officially sworn in to replace Rich Mattern. Dardis beat Mattern earlier this month by more than 500 votes. He’s the former CEO of Indigo Signworks and has lived in West Fargo for over 40 years. City Administrator Tina…
Bernie Dardis, Tony Gehrig & Dave PiepkornWest Fargo has a new mayor. Retired business owner and consultant Bernie Dardis beat Rich Mattern in Tuesday’s election by a vote of 1,338 to 1,137. Mattern has served as mayor of West Fargo for four terms and was going for his fifth. The city does not have term limits for the position. Dardis…
