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Fargo opposes transgender bills and book bans

By Doug Barrett Mar 8, 2023 | 9:09 AM

The Fargo City Commission has gone on record opposing legislation in Bismarck targeting the LGBTQ and transgender community.

Commissioner John Strand says the 20 some bills being heard by North Dakota lawmakers this session on the topic are beyond comprehension. Strand offered the resolution calling it a workforce issue.

Mayor Tim Mahoney says the statement has his support.  “This is strong suppoprt the City of fargo has for people we want in our community.  Talented…wonderful people who want to raise a family and do things…..”

The measure passed on a 4-1 vote.

The commission also passed a resolution in opposition to bills relating to the censorship of books and materials available to consumers of public libraries.

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