Maine Record
Bangor
Development

Yellen Pines TIF

Summary not yet generated for this topic.

Community sentiment

Supportive (2)Opposed (4)

At a glance

Public comments
6
Last 30 days
0

Discussed at 1 meeting in the last 60 days; most recently Sep 28, 2026.

Public comments (6)

OpposedJacqueline SmallwoodSep 28, 2026

Presented three documented problems — wrong address in the environmental notice, withheld environmental review record, and unverified FAA deed coverage — and asked for postponement.

City Council (Regular) - Sep 28, 2026 · 1:25:01 →
OpposedSuzette FurrowSep 28, 2026

Said the 58-page environmental review arrived three hours before the vote and contains a wrong address, an unexplained 1964 date, and no answer on FAA restrictions.

City Council (Regular) - Sep 28, 2026 · 1:28:35 →
OpposedMichael FurrowSep 28, 2026

Opposed the 75% tax break, saying elderly residents facing fuel costs get no tax relief.

City Council (Regular) - Sep 28, 2026 · 1:31:30 →
SupportiveAdam BakerSep 28, 2026

Urged the council not to postpone, saying he truly believes in Yellen Pines and housing first with support services.

City Council (Regular) - Sep 28, 2026 · 1:32:27 →
OpposedRich TrottSep 28, 2026

Argued the deal should be contingent on completed due diligence — no deed, TIF benefit, or obligation until all conditions are verified.

City Council (Regular) - Sep 28, 2026 · 1:33:07 →
SupportiveJoe BethanySep 28, 2026

The Bangor Housing Authority's attorney supported the order and the amendment starting the 30-year term when the project is placed in service.

City Council (Regular) - Sep 28, 2026 · 1:35:40 →