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Council approves Bangor School Department budgets and related appropriations totaling tens of millions; some councilors dissent
Summary
The council adopted a series of school budget resolutions — including a total school budget appropriation of $62,043,968 and related trust, enterprise, special revenue, adult education and capital allocations — after amendments and committee recommendations; multiple councilors voted no on portions of the package.
The Bangor City Council on June 23 approved multiple resolutions setting school department appropriations and related funding for FY2026, including a total annual school budget of $62,043,968, trust and agency appropriations, enterprise funds, special revenue and a separate local funding authorization that places $11,756,656 in additional local funds above the state model for essential programs and services.
Councilors considered and adopted the school department’s submissions both as originally proposed and as amended by the school board. The council voted to substitute amended resolves in several instances to reflect changes recommended by the Bangor School Committee.
Key actions included approval of: - Council resolve…
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