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Bangor City Council: Mike Beck’s December 2024 Summary

Michael Beck April 11, 2025

Summary of Mike Beck's experience as a member of...

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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...

Bangor Arpa ALLOCATIONS

ARPA Allocations for Bangor, Maine on October 23, 2023

Michael Beck October 31, 2023

Bangor City Council made the following ARPA allocations official...

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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...

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Challenges of Housing and the Need for Legislative Action

Michael Beck May 16, 2023

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

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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...

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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...

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...

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.