Voters Approve Public Safety Sales Tax Measure

Jun. 10, 2026 - The Mandan Fire Department is thanking the residents of Mandan for their support of the June 9 ballot measure approving a reallocation of a 0.75% sales tax to strengthen the community's fire and emergency services. The outcome reflects the community's continued commitment to public safety and ensuring firefighters have the resources necessary to serve a growing city.

"We are incredibly grateful for the trust and confidence the citizens of Mandan have placed in us," said Chief Bitz. "This vote is not just about buildings and equipment. It's about protecting lives, improving emergency response, and ensuring we can continue providing the level of service our community expects and deserves."

These projects are designed to improve response capabilities, maintain service reliability, and position the department to meet the needs of Mandan's future growth.

"Every second matters when someone calls 911," Bitz said. "These investments will help ensure firefighters can reach residents quickly, operate safely, and continue delivering professional emergency services for years to come."

The department will work closely with city leadership to develop implementation timelines and ensure all funds are managed responsibly and transparently.

"This is a vote for the future of Mandan," said Bitz. "We are honored by the support shown by our community, and we remain committed to being good stewards of the resources entrusted to us."

Stay tuned to cityofmandan.com for updates as they become available.