Perhaps the most important decision for the Bangor City Council each year is to pass a budget outlining how taxpayer funds will be spent.
This is a difficult task, especially as many residents worry about rising property taxes and whether they can afford to live in Bangor. Councilors must balance those interests with funding the city’s public services.
The Bangor Daily News asked each of this year’s council candidates the following question: As the cost of living continues to climb, many residents are concerned about how they’ll afford rising property taxes, especially retired seniors. What is your outlook on the city’s spending, and which parts of the city’s budget would you like to adjust?
Watch the video below to hear directly from them. Candidates are shown in the order they appear on the ballot.
The BDN has profiled all 12 candidates. You can read more about them here. Click here to see where the candidates stand on other major issues facing the city.