Ballot

Ballot Language

You can review the ballot language in its entirety below. Unlike previous special elections, the 2025 ballot will have three questions.

Simple Breakdown of Each Question:

• Question 1: Projects needed within the next 1-5 years

• Question 2: Projects needed within the next 6-10 years

• Question 3: Renovations to the Veterans Memorial Arena

Official ballot language:

Question 1 will include $99.7 million in projects needed within the next 1-5 years. The projects included in Question 1 are the completion of Heritage MS, completion of Horace HS, adding multipurpose rooms at West Fargo HS and Horace HS, building an inclusive playground at the Early Childhood Center, special education improvements, adding classroom space for early childhood special education programming, the renovation and expansion of South Elementary School, safety and security upgrades, and restroom renovations.

Question 2 includes an additional $58 million in projects that are anticipated to be needed in 6-10 years. The projects included in Question 2 are the elementary renovations, a new elementary school, acquisition of land, and a second expansion of space for early childhood special education programming.

Question 3 would authorize the district to be a collaborative partner with the West Fargo Park District and the West Fargo Youth Hockey Association to expand the Veterans Memorial Arena. Question 3 is an additional $5 million.

This allows each stakeholder to vote based on what they value more - a lower price tag with the understanding that another election will occur in roughly five years, or a higher price tag that should alleviate the need for the district to hold another election in the near future. It is important to note that the passage of each question is contingent on passage of the question(s) before it. For example, if Question 2 is the only question that receives majority approval to pass, nothing will move forward since Question 1 failed.