HomeMy WebLinkAbout2022-07-06 Government Operations Committee Minutes Government Operations Committee Minutes
Wednesday, July 6, 2022
Councilors in Attendance: Hawes (Chair), Yacoubagha, Okafor
Non-Committee Member Councilors: Fournier, Sprague, Schaefer, Leonard
Staff in Attendance: C. O'Donnell, B. Thomas
The meeting was called to order by Committee Chair Hawes at 6:13 p.m.
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2. Draft Food Sovereignty Ordinance
Assistant City Solicitor Thomas and Assistant City Manager O'Donnell provided an overview
of the proposed ordinance. In summary, state law allows for municipalities to opt in to food
sovereignty ordinance thereby allowing circumvention of health safety food laws for direct
producer-to-consumer transactions under certain circumstances. It is meant to encourage
small scale farming, access to food, and even supplemental income for some folks.
Councilor Okafor requested this item come before the Council explained her position in
favor of this ordinance. She discussed her desire to have a business license required in order
to operate under the provisions of the ordinance and believes it will help Bangor's
economy. There was significant discussion by the Council about the potential impact,
oversight, and scope of the ordinance.
A motion to approve and move to full Council was made by Councilor Schaefer, seconded by
Councilor Yacoubagha, all in favor.
3. Other Business: Councilor Sprague expressed encouragement for folks to come forward for
the draft Flavored Tobacco Ordinance scheduled forTuesday, Aug. 2, 2022.
Meeting was adjourned at approximately 6:55 pm.