City of Moorhead - Charter Commission Meeting - June 30, 2026 Jun 30, 2026

The City of Moorhead Charter Commission held its annual meeting on June 30, 2026. The meeting primarily focused on organizational matters, including the election of officers for the commission: Tracy Peters was elected chairperson, the vice chair confirmed their position, and Amanda Gory was appointed secretary. The commission approved the minutes from the April 16, 2025 meeting. There were no reports or unfinished business presented. A significant discussion centered on exploring potential changes to the city's election process, particularly regarding the voting mechanism when multiple candidates run for a single office. The commission agreed to have city staff research alternative voting methods, such as approval voting, and report back on practices across Minnesota to potentially increase consensus in election outcomes. No procurement, contracting, or budget matters were addressed during this meeting.