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Penobscot County commission refers complaint alleging commissioner holds incompatible offices to county counsel

2626323 · March 11, 2025
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Summary

A public commenter alleged Commissioner Dan Tremble simultaneously holds a seat on the Bangor City Council and as a Penobscot County commissioner in possible violation of Maine law; commissioners voted to refer the matter to county legal counsel for review, with Tremble recusing from the vote.

A resident complained to the Penobscot County Commission on March 11 that Commissioner Dan Tremble currently serves both on the county commission and the Bangor City Council and presented a signed letter asking the commission to determine whether that dual service violates state law.

Justin Cartier, identifying himself as a Bangor resident, read the letter and said the matter had been raised previously before the…

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