FARGO (KFGO) – A Fargo man, who describes himself as a neighborhood activist, is within the race for mayor.
Hukun Dabar, A Somali-American who moved to Fargo in 2014, who can also be a small enterprise proprietor, introduced his candidacy for mayor on Tuesday. “What I see within the mayor’s workplace is a approach to deliver hope and assist to the folks of Fargo,” Dabar stated. “I’m somebody who can join folks to assets and alternatives via town. Particularly throughout a pandemic, of us want management they will depend on,” Dabar continued.
Dabar stated his main priorities can be to finish particular assessments, set up a workforce improvement division throughout the metropolis administration, and introduce a free metro transit choice for the homeless and people touring to job interviews.
“I’ve a observe document of connecting folks to jobs, and I wish to deliver that experience to metropolis corridor. Our metropolis authorities must be one among offering alternatives to its residents,” Dabar added in his written announcement. He informed KFGO Information that he would additionally prefer to remove particular assessments, which he stated are a burden to Fargo households.
Dabar has acquired humanitarian awards from each the Moorhead Human Rights Fee and the Fargo Human Relations Fee. He stated he co-owns a psychological well being companies enterprise.
Mayor Tim Mahoney is operating for an additional time period. Others who’ve introduced for mayor are Metropolis Commissioner Arlette Preston and businesswoman, legal professional and Republican State Consultant Shannon Roers-Jones.
Town election is in June.
Supply: KFGO
