HomeMy WebLinkAbout2025-11-03 25-314 ResolveCITY COUNCIL ACTION 11/03/2025 25-314
Council Meeting Date: 11/03/2025
Item No: 25-314
Responsible Dept: City Council El
Requested Action: Resolve El Map/Lot: N/A
Title, Resolve
Condemning Speech, Commonly Referred to as Hate Speech, that Expresses Hate, Encourages Violence, or
Incites Hatred and/or Discrimination Against a Person or Group
Summary
This Resolve formally condemns hate speech in all its forms and recognizes the negative impact that
hate speech, prejudice, racism, xenophobia, gender discrimination, and related forms of intolerance
have on our community.
The City of Bangor is deeply concerned about recent instances of the use of hateful, intolerant, and
discriminatory language during Bangor City Council meetings which has undermined the spirit of
inclusivity and respect for diversity that is the foundation of the City of Bangor.
The City of Bangor is further concerned that recent instances of the use of hateful, intolerant, and
discriminatory language during Bangor City Council meetings will discourage robust civic
engagement.
The City of Bangor, and its City Council, urge the people of Bangor to stand in solidarity with one
another and in support of efforts to condemn hate speech, discrimination, and intolerance and
hereby condemns individuals and organizations that promote and utilize hate speech, intolerance,
and discrimination.
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CITY OF BANGOR RESOLVE
Date: 11/03/2025
Item No: 25-314
Assigned to Councilor: Tremble
11/03/2025 25-314
Condemning Speech, Commonly Referred to as Hate Speech, that Expresses Hate, Encourages Violence, or
Incites Hatred and/or Discrimination Against a Person or Group
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor and members of the Bangor City Council recognizes that hate speech,
prejudice, racism, xenophobia, gender discrimination, and related forms of intolerance are obstacles to the
success of our community; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor and the members of the Bangor City Council, publicly condemn hate speech
and extremism motivated by discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual orientation,
religion, or other protected classes; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor and the members of the Bangor City Council express deep concern at recent
instances of the use of hateful, intolerant, and discriminatory language during Bangor City Council meetings;
and
WHEREAS, these recent instances serve to undermine the spirit of inclusivity and respect for diversity that is
the foundation of the City of Bangor; and
WHEREAS, the City of Bangor and the members of the Bangor City Council urge the people of Bangor to
stand in solidarity with one another and in support of efforts to condemn hate speech, discrimination, and
intolerance;
NOW, THEREFORE, BE IT RESOLVED, that the City of Bangor and the members of the Bangor City Council,
unequivocally condemns individuals and organizations who promote and utilize hate speech in all its forms,
including that which is motivated by discrimination on the grounds of race, ethnicity, gender, sexual
orientation, religion or any other protected class.
IN CITY COUNCIL
NOVEMBER 3, 2025
CR 25-314
Motion made and seconded for Passage
Motion made and seconded to refer the Resolve to the Advisory Committee on Racial Equity, Inclusion and Human Rights.
Vote: 2 —6
Councilors Voting Yes: Beck, Leonard
Councilors Voting No: Deane, Fish, Hawes, Mallar, Tremble, Fournier
Motion to Refer Failed
Vote on Passage: 8 -0
Councilors Voting Yes: Beck, Deane, Fish, Hawes, Leonard, Mallar, Tremble, Fournier
Councilors Voting No: None
Passed
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