City of Auburn, Maine, City Council Workshop & Meeting, May 18, 2026

The City of Auburn, Maine City Council held a workshop and meeting on May 18, 2026, which included several executive sessions focused on confidential poverty abatement cases and labor contract negotiations with public works and the MSEA labor union. Key procurement-related actions included the approval of general obligation bonds totaling up to $11,200,000 for reconfiguring Auburn Middle School with additions and renovations, and $11,776,000 to finance the city's FY27 capital improvement plan. Both bond orders passed with five votes in favor and two opposed. The council also adopted the 2026-2027 municipal budget appropriations with a similar vote count. Additionally, the council approved amendments to the city's solid waste collection ordinance and waived a $60 temporary food license fee for community events. An order related to a turn lane construction project was approved with no additional budget impact, as it involved an in-kind transaction between property owners and the project. The meeting concluded with updates on upcoming policy workshops and community events.