Year: 2023

Unhoused woman holding a sign that says "can't afford rent" on the sidewalk in Bangor, Maine

Why Do Bangor’s CDBG Housing Statements Fail To Make Sense?

Michael Beck April 16, 2023

Bangor, Maine anticipated the addition of 75+ affordable housing...

Uncle Sam sitting at a desk, working on reducing the federal debt.

The Case for a More Progressive Budget: How to Reduce the Debt and Invest in People

Michael Beck April 15, 2023

The CFRB has a tool that lets you try...

Speak up for housing, substance use disorder, and mental health, april 10, 2023 at 7:30 at Bangor City Hall

How to Speak Up for Housing, Substance Use Disorder, and Mental Health in Bangor: A Guide to Making Your Voice Heard at the City Council Meeting

Michael Beck April 9, 2023

Advocate for housing, substance use disorder, and mental health...

YouTube Thumbnail of Michael Beck giving public comment to Bangor City Council with the headline, "Housing in Bangor: How About Some Action?"

Bangor City Council Public Comments: Tackle the Urgent Need for Affordable Housing and Mental Health Support With ARPA Money

Michael Beck March 28, 2023

Public comments about the lack of ARPA funds allocated...

Public Relations for Greed: Nothing New for Maine

Michael Beck March 25, 2023

While looking at an old copy of the Paine...

Features an image of a ghostly truck next to the title of the article: "Playing Games: Bangor and the Biosolids Issue"

Playing Games: Bangor and the Biosolids Issue

Michael Beck March 23, 2023

BANGOR, MAINE - City Hall called it a biosolid...

ARPA is not for City Hall's wish list. An open letter to Bangor City Council.

Dear Bangor City Council: ARPA is Not for City Hall’s “Wish List”

Michael Beck March 16, 2023

Bangor City Council is considering using ARPA funding for...

Image of dead fish in the river, with the headline "you stood up for the tenants bill of rights and it passed. will you stand up for our health and the Penobscot River?"

You helped secure a victory for tenants. Will you lend your voice for our city’s health?

Michael Beck March 11, 2023

Bangor, Maine is facing a human health crisis if...

Bangor’s Water Treatment Crisis

Michael Beck March 3, 2023

Maine passed laws last year to prevent PFAS laden...

Bangor Passes Tenant Bill of Rights, includes an image of an apartment building smiling in a cartoon style

Tenant Bill of Rights Passes in Bangor, Maine

Michael Beck February 28, 2023

Bangor City Council passed the Tenant Housing Rights ordinance....

Michael Beck

I’m honored to be serving on the Bangor City Council, working to address the issues that matter most to our community—housing, mental health, and support for those impacted by substance use. With a background in website creation, I use my skills to help local organizations share their mission and reach the people who need them most. When I'm not working on websites, I'm at City Council meetings, where I advocate for fairness, accountability, and resources that strengthen every neighborhood in Bangor. This site offers my unfiltered take on what’s happening at City Hall and in our community. I encourage you to join me in working toward a stronger, more equitable Bangor. Disclaimer: The views expressed here are my own and do not represent the official views of the City of Bangor or the City Council.