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Bangor council adopts resolve condemning hate speech after debate over advisory review
Summary
The Bangor City Council passed Resolve 25-314 condemning hate speech in a unanimous vote after rejecting a motion to refer the item to the advisory committee on racial equity; public comment was sharply divided over free-speech limits and enforcement for remote callers.
A majority of the Bangor City Council voted to adopt Resolve 25-314, a formal statement condemning hate speech and related intolerance during council meetings.
Councilors debated on whether to delay action to allow review by the advisory committee on racial equity, inclusion and human rights. Councilor Beck moved to commit the resolution to that advisory committee for review and recommendation, arguing the committee "is the precise body we appoint to advise us on matters of racial equity, inclusion, and human rights" and warning that acting without review could appear to be "rushing to pass another nice words resolve and do damage control." Councilor Trimble replied that the council was nearing the end of its year and that the language was "pretty straightforward,"…
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