Fargo's New Tax Funds Safety | Fargo News

Fargo’s new quarter-cent sales tax, set to run through March 2045, is fueling a major public safety upgrade—with $8 million projected annually to boost fire and police departments. After careful planning, city leaders allocated 45% to fire and 55% to police, prioritizing pay raises, new hires, and updated gear. The fire union championed the tax to combat turnover from stagnant wages; so far, firefighters added six roles and secured land for a new training center, while police brought on nine officers this year with more planned. With fiscal discipline in place, Fargo’s investing wisely to keep its first responders strong for years to come. Listen in comfort:Get a discount on a Soli Pillow: http://solipillow.com/discount/dnn. Advertise on DNN:[email protected] This is an automated, high-level news summary based on public reporting.Report issues to [email protected]. View sources & latest updates:https://sources.thednn.ai/7b58198473c327af