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Public anger, council response after debate over inclusion resolution and proclamations
Summary
Public commenters and council members sparred over a recently passed resolution on inclusion and whether the council should issue proclamations such as for Black History Month; Councilor Carolyn Fish read a statement explaining her no vote and decried name‑calling directed at council members.
Several public commenters at the Feb. 24 Bangor City Council meeting criticized remarks made at a prior meeting in which they said council members were called offensive names during debate on a resolution reaffirming the city’s commitment to being welcoming and inclusive.
Colleen O’Neil, a resident, told the council that after a previous 70‑minute debate over the resolution some audience members had directed “neo‑Nazi” and other “highly offensive” names at council members who disagreed with the measure. She said the council needed to issue a formal apology to council members who were attacked.
Suzette Furr and other commenters…
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