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Title, Order
Referring the Issue of Taking and Circulating Nomination Papers on Behalf of Another to the City's Board of
Ethics for an Advisory Opinion
Summary
This Order would refer to the City's Board of Ethics for an advisory opinion the issue of whether one
or more provisions of the City's Code of Ethics is violated when a Councilor takes and circulates
nomination papers for another Councilor.
The City's Code of Ethics allows for the City Council to request an advisory opinion from the Board of
Ethics as to whether a particular situation constitutes a violation of the Code of Ethics. Upon
referral of a question, the Board of Ethics may conduct fact-finding, deliberate, and issue findings
and an advisory opinion with respect to the question referred.
Committee Action
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City Manager City Solicitor Finance Director
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Referring the Issue of Taking and Circulating Nomination Papers on Behalf of Another to the City's Board of
Ethics for an Advisory Opinion
WHEREAS, Code Section 33-21 of the City of Bangor Code of Ethics provides that a councilor seeking advice
as to whether a particular situation constitutes an actual potential violation of the Code of Ethics shall submit
a written statement in the form of a Council Order describing the nature of the matter to the City Council and
the City Council may refer the matter to the Board of Ethics; and
WHEREAS, the Code of Ethics states that the proper operation of democratic government requires that city
councilors be "fair, impartial and responsive," and that "public office not be used for personal gain" in order
to "inspire public confidence in the integrity of the city's government"; and
WHEREAS, it is alleged that Councilor Tremble contacted the City Clerk's Office and subsequently took
possession of official nomination papers, acting as an agent for Councilor Pelletier's candidacy; and
WHEREAS, it is alleged that Councilor Tremble then took a primary and organizational role in launching
Councilor Pelletier's election campaign by personally circulating petitions and organizing others to do the
same; and
WHEREAS, these actions, may constitute violations of the standards of conduct expected of public officials
including Code Section 33-10, Representing Third Party Interests Before City Agencies; Section 33-1.1,
Nonpartisanship; and 33-13, Political Activities; and
Now, therefore, be it ordered by the City Council of the City of Bangor that this matter be hereby referred to
the Board of Ethics for a thorough review and issuance of a formal advisory opinion to the City Council.
IN CITY COUNCIL
SEPTEMBER 22, 2025
CO 25-283
Hilari Simmons and Scott Pardy spoke in favor of the motion.
Motion made and seconded for Passage
Vote: 4 —2
Councilors Voting Yes: Beck, Deane, Fish, Mallar
Councilors Voting No: Tremble, Fournier
Passed
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