# City Council 9.14.26


**Body:** City of Bangor
**Date:** September 14, 2026
**Jurisdiction:** SLED

**Tags:** Healthcare, Professional Services, Grants & Funding, Regulatory Compliance


The City Council of Bangor held a meeting on September 14, 2026, which included extensive public comment primarily focused on issues related to homelessness, substance use disorder, and community safety. A significant portion of the discussion centered on funding and support for Project Hope, a housing navigation program aimed at assisting individuals experiencing homelessness, with debate over the use of $126,000 in opioid settlement funds as a city match for the program. The council voted to postpone the decision on this funding to the next meeting on September 28, 2026. Additionally, the council approved several consent agenda items including real estate transactions, a temporary land lease to General Electric, and a contract with Athena Health for electronic health record and medical billing services for Bangor Public Health and Community Services. The council also held public hearings and approved special amusement permits for local businesses. The meeting reflected ongoing concerns about public health, safety, and fiscal responsibility, with calls for transparency and strategic planning in addressing homelessness and addiction-related challenges.

**Source:** City of Bangor