Administration
The City Administrator oversees daily operations, implements Council policy, and coordinates across departments.
About the City
City Government
Departments
Fourteen departments keep Fairmont running — from public safety and utilities to planning and finance.
Public-facing
Your point of contact
City Clerk
Licenses, permits, records, elections, and City Council support. Pet licenses and data requests start here.
Contact the Clerk
City Council
The governing body of Fairmont — meets the second and fourth Mondays at 5:30 p.m. in Council Chambers.
Agendas & minutes
Community Development
Building permits, planning and zoning, and the 2040 Comprehensive Plan. Start your project here.
Permits & zoning
Economic Development
Business growth, redevelopment, and the Fairmont Economic Development Authority (FEDA).
Visit Fairmont
Police Department
Public safety, crime prevention, and non-emergency reporting for the City of Fairmont.
Police website
Operations
Behind the scenes
Airport
Fairmont Municipal Airport — the Airport Advisory Board meets monthly at the Terminal Building.
Airport info
Fire Department
Fire suppression, emergency response, and fire safety education for Fairmont and surrounding areas.
Fire safety links
Fleet
Maintenance and repair of City vehicles and equipment, housed under the Fire Department.
Contact Fleet
Legal
The City Attorney provides legal counsel to the Council, boards, and City departments.
Contact Legal
Liquor Store
Fairmont Liquor is a City-operated off-sale retail establishment. Store hours vary by day.
Liquor Store info
Public Works
Engineering, Park Department, Stormwater Management, and the Street Department.
Contact Public Works
Public Utilities
Customer service, electric, water, and wastewater — the utilities the City operates directly.
Pay utilities
Need to reach a specific department?
Call City Hall at (507) 238-9461 and we’ll connect you to the right person.