"Of course public employees have a level of accountability to the public. However, they deserve to be treated with respect rather than ridiculed by those who are dissatisfied with the city," writes members of the West Fargo City Commission.
The city is set to raise the general mill levy by 4 mills, but city commissioners hope to further lower that increase prior to approving its final budget in September.
With a consistent lack of speakers, a separate 30-minute public comment period prior to the city's regular meeting often left city commissioners waiting around for 20-30 minutes before each meeting.