City Council Workshop 6.22.26

The City Council of Bangor held a workshop on June 22, 2026, primarily focused on city updates and procedural matters. Key topics included upcoming local events such as a waterfront pride parade and the formation of a homelessness advisory committee scheduled to begin meetings in mid-July. A significant update was provided by the city solicitor regarding ongoing confidential settlement negotiations with the Bangor Mall concerning court-ordered stormwater maintenance and related civil penalties, with a remediation deadline set for July 31. The council also conducted an executive session to discuss procedural issues related to an ethics investigation concerning a councilor's actions during a historic preservation commission meeting. Motions were passed to rely on the ethics board's investigation and to request the investigation records for further review. No direct contract awards, procurement decisions, or budget allocations were discussed during this meeting.