The Pulse of the Election: Understanding your ballot measures

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Welcome to The Pulse
At the heart of every thriving community lies its core opportunities and the resolve to overcome its greatest challenges. The Fargo Moorhead West Fargo area is no exception. To keep our community vibrant and strong, we need active engagement in discussions about pivotal issues and groundbreaking opportunities. Don't miss this opportunity to be part of the conversations that shape our future.

October's Event
From abolishing property taxes to legalizing marijuana, the FARGODOME expansion and public safety reforms, critical decisions are on November’s general election ballot that will directly impact your life, business and community. The Pulse of the Election will explore both sides of state and local measures. The goal is to provide clear, balanced information and sharp analysis from all sides, so you can make informed decisions when you vote. You'll also participate in real-time “Pulse Checks” before and after the session to see where the community stands on each issue. 

Don’t sit on the sidelines. Stay informed, make your voice heard and shape the future of the Fargo-Moorhead-West Fargo region. Be part of The Pulse—where your vote, your opinion and your action matter. 

7:30 to 8 a.m. | Breakfast and socialize
8 a.m. | Program begins

Audience pulse checks will take place before and after each individual topic

North Dakota Property Tax Measure

• Proponents - End Unfair Property Taxes
  • Tony Gehrig, Member of Sponsoring Committee, Measure 4
• Opponents - Keep It Local
  • Josh Askvig

• Proponents - New Economic Frontier
  • Steve Bakken, Member of Sponsoring Committee, Measure 5
• Opponents
  • Pat Finken, Brighter Future Alliance

FARGODOME

• Educators - FARGODOME Authority
  • Dave Suppes, Fargodome Authority President

Convention Center

• Educators - Visit Fargo-Moorhead (More information | Watch this video)
  • Mallari Ackerman, Director of Sales

Moorhead Area Public Schools

• Educators - Moorhead Area Public Schools
  • Brandon Lunak, Superintendent, Moorhead Area Public Schools

Fargo Public Safety

• Educators - Fargo Fire Fighters Local 642 Union
  • Justin Phillippi

• Educators - City of Dilworth
  • Peyton Mastera, City Administrator, City of Dilworth

  
Are you ready to make a difference?

REGISTRATIONS

In person 
$20 in advance | +$10 for not-yet-members

 * ​Non-Member Registrations Must Be Paid At Time of Registration *

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Program Sponsors

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Supporting Sponsors

AM 1100 The Flag | Bremer Bank
Building Industry Association of the Red River Valley
Concordia College
 Moore Engineering, Inc. | MWC Advertising of Fargo Moorhead
Town & Country Credit Union

Event Production Sponsor