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Bangor council advances manager's budget with limits on new programs; asks school to cut $165,000
Summary
City Council voted to advance the city manager's proposed budget without funding new program requests, directed the school department to identify $165,000 in reductions and set a $12,500 commitment for next year's July 4 celebration with $7,500 in proposed sponsorships.
The Bangor City Council on May 21 voted to move forward with the city manager's proposed fiscal 2026 budget but barred funding for new recurring programs and asked the Bangor School Department to find $165,000 in reductions to its request.
Councilors approved the motion by roll call after a lengthy workshop discussion that reviewed department budgets, capital priorities and options to limit increases to the city's tax rate. The motion retains a $12,500 allocation for the July 4 celebration in the 2026 budget and includes an effort to secure $7,500 in…
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