My name is Tyler Erickson, and I'm running for one of two open seats on the West Fargo City Commission during the June 11 primary election! I am 31 years old, have two kids with my wife of six years, and work as an attorney with the state of North Dakota, practicing in the field of insurance regulation. I also serve as one of eleven fiduciaries on the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees. From my perspective, the core duty of a city commissioner can be summarized in one phrase: thoughtful decisionmaking. If elected, I pledge to center my efforts on remaining resident-focused, making well-reasoned decisions, and addressing the following: (1) Special Assessments: these are seemingly neccessary financing tools the city uses to implement resident cost-sharing in the infrastructure we use every day - I will endeavor to meaningfully contribute my state level government perspective to the commission, which in turn will enable it to more fairly and effectively assess these costs. (2) Staff Recruitment and Retention: hiring city employees with a long-term outlook and taking proactive measures to retain those individuals is not only fiscally prudent, but also imperative to the proper function of a municipal government - I will strive to make this a priority for the commission, as I believe an effective and accountable government body is one in which its team is engaged and invested in the purpose and outcome of the organization; (3) Cross-Government Agency Collaboration: the city commission actions and decisions do not exist in a vacuum. Instead, its relationship with other governmental entities, such as the county and public school district, assists the city commission in forming policy that is inclusive of all stakeholders - I will work to enhance these partnerships so that we are all rowing in the same direction; and (4) Transparency and Integrity: these principles should be the cornerstone of any governing body - I believe the private and public sectors have fundamentally different objectives. While the former is typically focused on generating profit, the latter's purpose is solely to serve the public at large and its common best interest. A governmental entity's ability to effectively serve the public relies on a strong foundation of trust between the governing body and the individuals it serves. Perhaps unsurprisingly, I also plan to leverage the legal knowledge and experience I've obtained at the state level to identify potential efficiencies at the local level in public spending, staff retention, and planning and development. My service to the public in other areas of my life is what I believe distinguishes me from my peers and will serve well the residents of West Fargo. Rest assured that a vote for Tyler Erickson on June 11, 2024 is a vote for responsible decision making, fiscal prudence, and progress. Learn more at: www.facebook.com/ Tyler4WF Paid for by Tyler Erickson. My name is Tyler Erickson , and I'm running for one of two open seats on the West Fargo City Commission during the June 11 primary election ! I am 31 years old , have two kids with my wife of six years , and work as an attorney with the state of North Dakota , practicing in the field of insurance regulation . I also serve as one of eleven fiduciaries on the North Dakota Public Employees Retirement System Board of Trustees . From my perspective , the core duty of a city commissioner can be summarized in one phrase : thoughtful decisionmaking . If elected , I pledge to center my efforts on remaining resident - focused , making well - reasoned decisions , and addressing the following : ( 1 ) Special Assessments : these are seemingly neccessary financing tools the city uses to implement resident cost - sharing in the infrastructure we use every day - I will endeavor to meaningfully contribute my state level government perspective to the commission , which in turn will enable it to more fairly and effectively assess these costs . ( 2 ) Staff Recruitment and Retention : hiring city employees with a long - term outlook and taking proactive measures to retain those individuals is not only fiscally prudent , but also imperative to the proper function of a municipal government - I will strive to make this a priority for the commission , as I believe an effective and accountable government body is one in which its team is engaged and invested in the purpose and outcome of the organization ; ( 3 ) Cross - Government Agency Collaboration : the city commission actions and decisions do not exist in a vacuum . Instead , its relationship with other governmental entities , such as the county and public school district , assists the city commission in forming policy that is inclusive of all stakeholders - I will work to enhance these partnerships so that we are all rowing in the same direction ; and ( 4 ) Transparency and Integrity : these principles should be the cornerstone of any governing body - I believe the private and public sectors have fundamentally different objectives . While the former is typically focused on generating profit , the latter's purpose is solely to serve the public at large and its common best interest . A governmental entity's ability to effectively serve the public relies on a strong foundation of trust between the governing body and the individuals it serves . Perhaps unsurprisingly , I also plan to leverage the legal knowledge and experience I've obtained at the state level to identify potential efficiencies at the local level in public spending , staff retention , and planning and development . My service to the public in other areas of my life is what I believe distinguishes me from my peers and will serve well the residents of West Fargo . Rest assured that a vote for Tyler Erickson on June 11 , 2024 is a vote for responsible decision making , fiscal prudence , and progress . Learn more at : www.facebook.com/ Tyler4WF Paid for by Tyler Erickson .