View the signed Mayoral Proclamation for Government Communicators Day
WHEREAS, The role of government communications professionals is to inform, educate and engage their communities; and
WHEREAS, Robust communication in government creates trust and inspires residents to take action and be involved; and
WHEREAS, Government communicators create relationships and calls to action, build awareness andunderstanding through storytelling, engage and foster engagement on civic issues and use all channels toinclude people in critical decisions; and
WHEREAS, It is essential to have strong communications in government because it is a foundational element of living in a democracy where citizens have the freedom to make their voice heard; and
WHEREAS, Our communities are proud and have deep gratitude and recognition for government communicators’ professionalism, dedication, hard work, commitment, enthusiasm and sacrifice;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, That We, Timothy J. Mahoney, Mayor of Fargo; Shelly Carlson, Mayor of Moorhead; Bernie Dardis, Mayor of West Fargo; Chad Olson, Mayor of Dilworth do hereby proclaim February 20, 2026, to be
GOVERNMENT COMMUNICATORS DAY
in the cities of Fargo, Moorhead, West Fargo and Dilworth and encourage all residents to thank governmental communicators who have dedicated their careers to ensure their community has effective, impactful and successful communication strategies that resonate and are relevant.
IN WITNESS WHEREOF, I have hereunto set my hand and caused the Seal of The City of Fargo, North Dakota, to be affixed this 20th day of February 2026.