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Bangor City Council reaffirms commitment to be “welcoming, open and supportive” after extended public comment
Summary
The Bangor City Council unanimously passed Resolve 25‑074, a resolution reaffirming the city’s commitment to being welcoming and supportive for all residents. Dozens of residents testified both for and against the measure during an extended public comment period.
The Bangor City Council on Feb. 10 unanimously approved Resolve 25‑074, a resolution “reaffirming Bangor’s commitment to be a welcoming, open and supportive community for all,” following more than an hour of public comment from residents and representatives of the city’s advisory committee on racial equity, inclusion and human rights.
Supporters told the council the resolution matters because some residents — including immigrants, LGBTQ people and people experiencing homelessness — have said they feel threatened or unwelcome. The advisory committee’s Katie Brighton urged passage, saying the measure “reflects the very principles that guide our work” and asked the council to “please pass this resolution.”
The debate illustrated differing views in the community about whether a formal…
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