Your guide to the Bangor City Council race and all 9 candidates

Bangor voters will be going to the polls on Nov. 4 to elect three new city council members. The field is one of the largest in Bangor’s recent history, with nine candidates hoping to win over voters.

We asked City Council candidates about the biggest issues facing Bangor. Here’s what they said.

The BDN asked each candidate about how they would address four key issues: homelessness, housing, municipal spending and public safety.

by Annie Rupertus October 13, 2025October 13, 2025

Get to know the candidates

Bangor business owner running for City Council wants to reduce crime

James Gallagher, who owns Salty Brick Market and Bangin’ Whoopie downtown, has become known for his “Hey Bangor, we have a problem” campaign.

Bangor City Council candidate promotes conspiracy theories online

Bangor City Council candidate Justin Cartier has promoted claims about 5G and child trafficking. He aims to lower taxes and address addiction issues.

City Council candidate wants Bangor to invest in housing and public services

Daniel Carson said Bangor is a “remarkable city,” but “high costs, particularly in housing, are pushing people to the brink.”

This candidate wants to restore calm to a Bangor City Council in turmoil

“If you’ve gone to a council meeting recently, you’ve seen there have been some issues,” Susan Faloon said.

Bangor City Council candidate says social services aren’t working and should be cut back

Colleen O’Neal said the city’s policies have “created a Mecca for the homeless,” and with that comes drugs and crime.

The man at the center of Bangor’s slate roof debate is running for City Council

Steven Farren told the Bangor Daily News he’d like to reduce spending and run the city more like a business if elected to City Council.

Bangor City Council candidate with experience on local boards wants to increase housing

Reese Perkins chairs the city’s Planning Board and has served on the Board of Appeals and the Historic Preservation Commission.

22 years after a manslaughter conviction, she’s running for Bangor City Council

“I want people to see that it’s possible that we can change,” said Angela Walker, who believes her experience will help her navigate issues in the city like homelessness and addiction.