City Government

Map of Maine with headline "ARPA Spending in Maine through Q1 2023"

Maine ARPA Spending Through Q1 2023

Michael Beck July 17, 2023

The U.S. Treasury Department released data for the first...

Front of the Bangor Area Recovery Network building

Bangor City Council Approves $415,600 in ARPA Funds for Bangor Area Recovery Network

Michael Beck July 17, 2023

July 10, 2023 – Bangor City Council officially approved...

Image of a person stopping a domino from falling, symbolizing the breaking of a cycle. The words Saving Lives in Bangor with Safe Injection Sites appear over the image.

Why Bangor Needs Safe Consumption Sites Now: The Truth, The Myths, And The Stigma

Michael Beck May 3, 2023

Find out why Bangor needs safe consumption sites now...

Thumbnail depicting Michael Beck speaking before the Bangor City Council, with the title "Comprehensive Strategic Plan Needed"

We Urgently Need a Strategic Plan for Bangor’s Crises Now

Michael Beck April 19, 2023

Michael Beck urged Bangor City Council to facilitate creating...

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...

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...

Charu Chandan Blood Drip

Bangor’s Water Treatment Crisis

Michael Beck March 3, 2023

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

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.