Saco City Council Meeting - June 1, 2026

The City of Saco City Council held a meeting on June 1, 2026, which included several recognitions of local student athletes and public comments focused primarily on housing issues, specifically rent stabilization and mobile home park ownership. A significant procurement-related action was the council's approval of a capital lease purchase for five new municipal vehicles, not to exceed $1.9 million, as part of the city's fiscal year 2027 budget and capital improvement plan. The council also conducted a public hearing and approved a special entertainment permit for the Townhouse Pub. Additionally, the council discussed the progress on drafting a rent stabilization ordinance, reviewing various models and soliciting feedback to ensure the ordinance would provide robust tenant protections. The meeting concluded with an executive session and adjournment.