HomeMy WebLinkAbout2017-09-25 Recognition BANGOR CITY COUNCIL
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RECOGNIZING BANGOR'S LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION FOR THEIR WORK IN THE MAINE STATE
HOUSE AND SENATE
WHEREAS, House Representatives Aaron M. Frey, Victoria P. Kornfield, Barbara A.
Cardone, John Schneck and Senator Geoffrey Gratwick have represented
Bangor in the 128th Maine Legislature; and
WHEREAS, There were a number of issues that effected the municipalities including the
City of Bangor; and
WHEREAS, The loss of revenues from the State has been a grave concern for residents,
staff and City Councilors representing Bangor; and
WHEREAS, A loss of State Revenues including Revenue Sharing, State Aid to Education
and General Assistance funding has put increasing pressure on the property
tax and a caused the City property tax rate to increase by more than $4 per
thousand of assessed value; and
WHEREAS, Bangor's Legislative Delegation has worked hard in the legislature to protect
revenues and programs that support the City of Bangor; and
WHEREAS, Bangor's Legislative Delegation has worked hard to protect revenues that
directly affect the property tax payers.
NOW,THEREFORE, I,Joe Baldacci, Mayor of the City of Bangor, on behalf of the City
Council and the citizens of Bangor, do hereby recognize House Representatives Aaron M. Frey,
Victoria P. Kornfield, Barbara A. Cardone, John Schneck and Senator Geoffrey Gratwick for their
contributions to our community through public service.
Given this the 11th of September, 2017.
Joe Baldacci, Mayor