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Longtime Fargo city attorney to step down

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo City Attorney Erik Johnson is stepping down. His resignation is effective at the end of the year. Johnson delivered his resignation letter to city administrator Bruce Grubb calling it an “absolute privilege” to represent the city, commissioners, mayors, department heads and employees. Johnson has represented the city in various forms since 1985.  He says the time seemed…
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City of Fargo Extends Contract with Longtime City Attorney

The contract is worth between $4 and $5 million
TJ Nelson,

  FARGO, ND — Fargo is extending its contract with longtime City Attorney Erik Johnson and his firm for millions of dollars. Fargo City Commissioner Tony Gehrig cast the only “no” vote on the five-year contract extension. He said the city should have an open process to hear from other law firms interested in the position. Commissioner John Strand says…