housing

ARPA in Bangor is DONE... well, sort of.

Bangor Maine ARPA Allocations for August 12, 2024

Michael Beck September 3, 2024

City Council allocated the remaining $2,551,851 of Bangor, Maine's...

ARPA Allocations by Bangor, Maine on June 24, 2024

Michael Beck June 24, 2024

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

Picture of a megaphone on a table next to a box of tissues.

Bad Journalism: When Landlords Get the Only Voice

Michael Beck March 27, 2024

A recent article on FOX Bangor’s website about a...

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 housing activist’s speech demands new legislation

Michael Beck July 17, 2023

The Maine People’s Alliance organized a rally called “Fund...

Traditional home, painted with water colors.

Challenges of Housing and the Need for Legislative Action

Michael Beck May 16, 2023

Hello, everyone! It’s time for an update on some...

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...

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...

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...

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.