J&K Taxidermy letter to MNDak Upstream Coalition
Never did we think that the diversion authority would have taken this project as far as they have. The more we learn the more this proposed diversion makes absolutely no sense at all.
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Class Action Suit Against Fargo
It appears that Fargo only responds to harsh measures…, then perhaps a $5.5 billion dollar or greater clash action suit against Fargo is necessary to compensate downstream and upstream property owners for financial impacts, duress and blight.
Continue ReadingA Message from Brandy Pyle, Cass County Commission District #5 Candidate
Brandy Pyle: I am not a candidate with an agenda; I know that it takes a lot of planning, research, and discussion when proposing change in any level of government.
Continue ReadingCass County Commissioner Seat FOR SALE
What Mary Scherling also forgot to mention is over $6,000 in PAC money she received from the FM Area Realtors Political Association PAC as a commissioner candidate for Cass county. Was this sizeable contribution, (31% of the $20,877 annual commissioner salary), made to ensure this candidate stays in lockstep with development plans of Fargo and Cass county?
Continue ReadingMary Scherling is NO FRIEND of Cass Rural Voters
Mary Scherling’s Oct. 13 opinion paints a stark picture of a District 5 rural-seat commissioner candidate lacking the necessary skills to serve the constituents of Cass County.
Continue ReadingDull Thud of Fargo Promises
If you’ve ever been in a car accident, you remember the events in slow motion.
Continue ReadingMr. Vanyo, What Do We Have Here?
Darell Vanyo’s actions and decisions as Cass County commissioner and Diversion Authority chairperson define that he is inept as an elected official and wields his authority recklessly placing regional populations at risk.
Continue ReadingIt would cost less to pay the insurance than build the diversion.
Karl Abrahamson, Fargo, wrote a poignant letter to the editor that appeared in the Fargo Forum and here at FMDam.org. Karl Abrahamson, Fargo “If the 5,000 properties being included in the new Fargo flood plain were forced to pay the $2,500 annual premium for flood insurance, it would take 240 years to spend as much […]
Continue ReadingFargo Diversion Authority Jumbotron
Hundreds of thousands of dollars are spent on public relations to convince area residents that the diversion, as well as an unneeded dam and reservoir, are a “done deal.” Nothing could be further from the truth. The ethics of the decision to place these communities in personal and financial limbo needs to be questioned. It has become virtually impossible for residents to get appraisals on their homes, let alone sell them.
Continue ReadingSenate Bill 2039 exempts ND from floodplains building restrictions
Letter from: George Sorvalis Water Protection Network, Coordinator Dear WPN Listserve, Having already passed the Senate, we are very concerned about S. 2039 «Read More», which is scheduled for a House vote today (under suspension of the rules – which means limited debate and ¾ vote to pass). It is a stand-alone bill that would […]
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