Public commenters raise concerns about HUD changes, book bans and sidewalk bicycle rules

Jan 8, 2026

At the Jan. 6 meeting, MidCoast Family Services warned a HUD NOFO could end local permanent supportive housing; a resident urged legal allowance for sidewalk bicycle riding citing a recent fatality; another called on council to reject efforts to remove books from libraries.

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Several members of the public used the Jan. 6 council meeting to flag policy concerns the city may face in coming months.

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