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Committee advances remote public‑comment preregistration with 9 a.m. Monday cutoff

Bangor City Government Operations Committee · December 16, 2025
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Summary

The committee voted to forward a staff proposal requiring preregistration for remote public comment with a 9 a.m. Monday cutoff, retaining optional video and exploring a mute control for the council chair; the policy will be implemented in January pending council order.

City Manager Carolyn Lear presented a staff memo recommending mandatory preregistration for anyone who wants to give remote public comment, with a Monday 9 a.m. cutoff so staff can screen registrants and flag concerns to the council chair. Lear said the goal is to reduce disruptions while preserving remote participation and to pilot preregistration before considering more restrictive steps such as required video or closing…

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