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Background image is of a calculator and pen out of focus, and a spreadsheet. The caption is "Party like it's 2023, Annual Report time, we finally got it"

Party like it’s 2023: Bangor’s Annual Report Finally Published

Michael Beck August 12, 2024

Link to the Fiscal Year 2023 Bangor Maine Annual...

Where is the Bangor Annual Report?

With No Annual Report, Bangor Violates City Charter

Michael Beck July 2, 2024

The City of Bangor's failure to produce a mandated...

THE LITTLE LAW THAT COULDN’T

Bangor Enrolls in an Expensive First Amendment Course

Michael Beck June 26, 2024

Bangor's new median ordinance faces legal challenges due to...

Bangor Arpa ALLOCATIONS

ARPA Allocations by Bangor, Maine on June 24, 2024

Michael Beck June 24, 2024

The city of Bangor, Maine has made two additional...

Charter Concerns in Bangor

Unassigned Fund Order Raises Charter Concerns in Bangor

Michael Beck June 6, 2024

There's concern about a potential violation of the Bangor...

tax hikes will continue

Bangor Taxpayers Face Increase Despite City’s Record Surplus

Michael Beck April 26, 2024

The city of Bangor, Maine has transferred $14,280,000 in...

Headline: What is Bangor's Unassigned Fund?

What is Bangor’s Unassigned Fund?

Michael Beck April 23, 2024

Bangor, Maine has an unassigned fund, like many local...

how bangor’s budget process works

How the Annual Budget Process for Bangor, Maine Works

Michael Beck April 21, 2024

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

Missing ARPA Interest

A Puzzling ARPA Interest Calculation in Bangor

Michael Beck March 21, 2024

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

Plaque in front of the Bangor Public Library

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...

Michael Beck

I'm Mike Beck. By trade, I help local organizations with their websites, and as a resident, I'm honored to serve on the Bangor City Council. It's important that the purpose of this site is crystal clear: the person writing here is Mike Beck the citizen, no more, no less. This blog is my personal take on issues I care about, from housing to community health. It is not an official channel for the City of Bangor, and the views are entirely my own. For official City Council positions and meeting information, please visit the City of Bangor's official website. My hope is that sharing my personal perspective contributes to a more informed and engaged community. Thanks for reading.