City Government

How the Annual Budget Process for Bangor, Maine Works

Michael Beck April 21, 2024

Learn how Bangor, Maine's budget gets approved annually. Get...

CDC vs. Bangor: Saving Lives vs. Saving Spaces

Michael Beck March 25, 2024

The Bangor City Manager's memo reveals a conflict between...

A Puzzling ARPA Interest Calculation in Bangor

Michael Beck March 21, 2024

A review of Bangor, Maine's ARPA bank statements led...

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Coffee with the Councilors: Get to Know Your Bangor Leaders!

Michael Beck March 18, 2024

Friday, March 29th, from noon to 1 p.m. is...

Screenshot of 11/27/2023 Bangor City Council Meeting

When Can The City Council Ignore Its Own Rules?

Michael Beck February 28, 2024

On Monday, November 27, 2023, City Council passed an...

Is Bangor finally getting a long-term rental registry?

Michael Beck February 6, 2024

Could Bangor, Maine finally be getting a long-term rental...

2019 Housing Workgroup Report for Bangor, Maine

Michael Beck February 6, 2024

Takeaways from a report by a housing workgroup in...

Maine’s Funding Crisis for Homeless Shelters

Michael Beck January 23, 2024

The state of Maine is considering LD 2138, a...

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January 22, 2024: Bangor City Council Approves 2 more projects, Amends Another

Michael Beck January 22, 2024

BANGOR, MAINE – During the January 22, 2024 regularly...

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Bangor City Council approves $250,000 in ARPA funds for Public Restrooms

Michael Beck January 8, 2024

On January 8, 2024, Bangor City Council approved $250,000...

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.