Former Mayor Named Fargo Health Officer | Fargo News

Fargo’s City Commission just appointed former mayor Tim Mahoney as the new health officer — a part-time role paying $38,400 plus $173 for media appearances, starting September 1. The vote wasn’t smooth: Commissioner Michelle Turnberg pushed to delay it, citing unanswered questions and concerns over transparency, especially since Mahoney recently left his mayoral post. Despite her objections, three commissioners sided with moving forward, praising Mahoney’s 50+ years as a surgeon and the difficulty of finding qualified candidates. The commission ultimately trusted Fargo Cass Public Health’s recommendation, setting Mahoney on a new path enforcing public health laws across Fargo and Cass County. 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/4b6fb74fa02bfd66