Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights 9.29.26

The City of Bangor Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion & Human Rights met in September 2026 (meeting title dated September 29). The committee heard from the Bangor School Department’s Director of Civil Rights about its Community of Belonging Advisory Committee, including work on student and staff inclusion, community education, and support for families. Members discussed recommending training for a city councilor under the Code of Ethics; they did not vote on a training choice and scheduled a follow-up meeting for October 6 to select a recommendation after receiving further information on cost and timing. The committee also provided feedback on a draft historical display for the council chambers, being developed with the Bangor Historical Society; no related contract, budget, or purchasing decision was reported.

In the council liaison’s update, the committee was told that a TIF for the Yellen Pines project and funding for Together Place were approved, while Project Hope funding was defeated because a funding source could not be agreed upon. Bonding was approved for 103 Main Avenue, where public health services are expected to relocate. No dollar amounts, vendor selections, or contract awards were stated. The city also plans public health modernization involving an electronic health record and billing platform, but no procurement details were provided.