Mayor Tim Mahoney Archives - Page 7 of 13

What all you need to know heading into the polls Tuesday in Fargo

The Polls will open at seven tomorrow morning and people in Fargo will cast their ballots for mayor, two city commissioners, three park board members and five school board members.

June 13, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR)- People in Fargo will cast their ballots for mayor, two city commissioners, three park board members and five school board members on Tuesday. Do you know what to bring? Or where to go? “You know what? It’s always busy. No matter, you know, the same preparation goes into an election whether it’s a midterm primary or a…

City Commission stalls 2-2 on former police officer’s termination vote

An appeal hearing for former Fargo Police Officer Justin Nachatilo results in a two-two vote from city commissioners which upholds his termination.

June 9, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – An appeal hearing for former Fargo Police Officer Justin Nachatilo results in a 2-2 vote from city commissioners which upholds his termination. Mayor Dr. Tim Mahoney had a misvote that caused some confusion and resulted in a revote. Mahoney and Commissioner Arlette Preston voted in favor of terminating Nachatilo while commissioners John Strand and Dave Piepkorn…

In wake of shootings, Fargo mayor says violent crime is down as population grows

May 19, 2022

Emily Welker,

FARGO (KVRR) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney is speaking out following Wednesday’s shooting that left a woman and baby injured at Plaza Azteca Mexican Restaurant. The woman was in critical condition after being shot in the upper body. The infant is in stable condition after being shot in the hand and thigh. Both are at Sanford Medical Center. Mahoney appeared…

Possible Litigation Over Roers Construction’s Unbuilt Townhouses in Fargo

May 17, 2022

KVRR Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR/KFGO) — Fargo and developer Jim Roers could end up in court over seven townhouses that were promised but not built by Roers Construction. They were supposed to be a buffer between houses, large apartments and St. Paul Newman Center in the Roosevelt neighborhood. Roers blamed rising costs and congestion in the area for not building the townhouses….

Redlinger Named Interim Fargo City Administrator Starting in Late June

April 18, 2022

TJ Nelson,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The City of Fargo will have an interim city administrator starting in late June. The city commission has voted unanimously to appoint Assistant City Administrator Michael Redlinger to the position. Mayor Tim Mahoney calls him the “logical person” to step in after Bruce Grubb retires. Redlinger has been in his current role since 2016 and came…

Fargo Mayor recommends interim City Administrator

If city commissioners approve the mayor’s recommendation at Monday’s meeting, Redlinger would take over the interim position effective June 25.

April 18, 2022

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FARGO (KFGO) – Fargo Mayor Tim Mahoney will recommend Michael Redlinger be appointed as interim City Administrator until the position is filled. Redlinger, who has been Assistant City Administrator since 2016, would fill the temporary position of Bruce Grubb, who is retiring on June 24. Mahoney said Redlinger would be the “logical person.” If city commissioners approve the mayor’s recommendation…

Fargo City Commission drafts an action plan to improve Fargo Police

The city administration team would work with police human resources to come up with the plan and they would bring to the commisison.

January 24, 2022

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FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – The Fargo City Commission makes the decision to put in motion an action plan to improve the police department. The city administration team would work with police human resources to come up with the plan and they would bring to the commission. Mayor Doctor Tim Mahoney says the Fargo Police Department Performance Action plan involves six…

Leaders Celebrate Final Federal Funding for FM Diversion

January 21, 2022

Site Staff,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) — The final domino has fallen Sens. John Hoeven and Amy Klobuchar helped secure the final $437 million in federal funds for the Fargo-Moorhead Area Diversion Project. “This is a huge impact, I mean this is first in the nation project, P3 major public works partnership that’s really going to be a model for the country,” said…

City Commissioner calls for immediate dismissal of Fargo police chief

January 19, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO (KVRR/KFGO) – Fargo City Commissioner Dave Piepkorn called the situation regarding understaffing of the police force, lack of leadership by Chief Dave Zibolski and other problems within the police department a “disaster.” After another development, Piepkorn said it’s time for Zibolski to go. “For me, public safety, that’s our number one job and if he’s intentionally putting our officers…

Fargo police chief under scrutiny, commissioners discuss improvement plan

One commissioner said the problems are jeopardizing public safety

January 18, 2022

Jim Monk,

FARGO, N.D. (KVRR) – A Fargo city commissioner wants city administrators to place Police Chief David Zibolski on a performance improvement plan in the wake of several concerns raised by former officers during exit interviews. “This commission can do something, and here’s what I’m going to do. It’s now time to pull in the administration from the city of Fargo…