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Civic issues
Topics getting the most attention in Mandan public meetings, ranked by how frequently they come up.
Special election on proposed ordinance
Voters will decide a proposed ordinance at a December 15, 2026 special election.
City Hall roof failure and emergency replacement
The City Hall roof has been patched for years and is now leaking onto employees' desks and computers. The city is spending roughly $250,000 to replace both roof sections, using an emergency declaration to skip delays before winter.
City employee compensation and salary study
The city is paying about 90% of the regional market and 94.5% of what Bismarck pays. New Plan C raises pay to 97.5% of market with a guaranteed 3.5% minimum increase in 2027, costing roughly $600,000 — which finance says fits the ten-year plan.
Fire Department Sales Tax Initiative
The fire department wants to redirect the existing sales tax (currently funding the Star and Sports Complex) to build a third fire station. It goes on the June 2026 ballot, and a public information meeting is set for May 18 at Fort Lincoln Elementary.