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The City of Bangor has a council-manager form of government, with a seven member City Council (counting the mayor) elected at-large. The mayor is elected by the people, and the mayor pro tem is appointed by the City Council from among their members. Together they appoint the City Manager.
The Mayor is an ex officio member of the Downtown Development Authority Board and Planning Commission.
The City Council regularly meets the first and third Monday of each month at 7:00 PM Eastern Time in the Council Room at City Hall, 257 West Monroe Street, Bangor, MI 49013. When Monday falls on a legal holiday meetings are moved to the next day. It is important to check theCalendar to confirm meeting dates, times, and details.
Members of the public are welcome to speak to the Council on any issue during regular meetings. Please note that a time limit is enforced.
All meetings are open to the public and are accessible. Persons requiring auxiliary aids and services or other accommodations should contact the city clerk's office, 269-427-5831.
257 W Monroe Street Bangor, MI 49013
Governance
"Raising Old Glory anew."
Veteran's Day 2015
“On... Veterans Day, let us remember the service of our veterans, and let us renew our national promise to fulfill our sacred obligations to our veterans and their families who have sacrificed so much so that we can live free.” —Dan Lipinski
Our Representation
Nick Householder
Mayor
Serves on:
Charter Review Committee
DDA Board Member
Planning Commissioner
Term: May 2016
Lynne M. Farmer
Mayor Pro Tem
Serves on:
City Council Member
Arts Council, City Rep.
Cemetery Committee Chair
MPT Term: May 2015
Council Term: May 2016
Fred Hicks
City Council Member
Serves on:
Cemetery Committee
Charter Review Committee
DDA Board Member
SH Hospital Board
Term: May 2015
Jim Tanner
City Council Member
Serves on:
Charter Review Committee
Planning Commissioner
Police Advisory Committee
Tree Board Member
Term: May 2016
Harold Bator
City Council Member
Serves on:
EDC Board Member
Housing Commissioner
Term: May 2017
Dan Fry
City Council Member
Serves on:
Cemetery Committee
EDC Board Member
Parks & Rec. Advisory Board
Police Advisory Committee
Term: May 2017
Steve Lowder
City Council Member
Serves on:
Parks & Rec. Advisory Board
Zoning Board of Appeals
Term: May 2018
BANGOR's BOARDS & COMMITTEES
The Arlington Hill Cemetery is located at 56838 28th Avenue (Cemetery Road), and it is owned and operated by the City of Bangor, as guided by City Council's Cemetery Committee.
The Charter Review Committee shall review and study the existing City Charter and possible amendments thereto and make written recommendations to the City Council as to amendment or revision of City Charter provisions.
The Committee’s review shall specifically consider modernization and updating of dated requirements or procedures and shall include:
(a) Streamlining and modernization of financial practices.
(b) Updating of organizational structure.
(c) Updating and modernizing notice requirements.
(d) Updating references to compensation and reimbursement of City officials.
The Parks and Recreation Advisory Board makes recommendations to the City Council on parks and recreation issues, including working on the Parks and Recreation Master Plan.
The mission of the Parks and Recreation Advisory Board of the City of Bangor is to promote the use and enjoyment of the parks and green spaces of the City, while ensuring the safety, health and welfare of all users. The Board will preserve and protect the natural resources, while keeping in mind the rights and wishes of its neighbors.
#BeautifulBangor
ADVISORY BOARD
A Police Advisory Committee is hereby created, consisting of five (5) members; two (2) Council members, Jim Tanner and Dan Fry and three (3) community members selected by the Mayor through letters of intent, with approval of the Council.
The duties of the Police Advisory Committee shall be defined by the committee with the approval of the Council.
The Police Advisory Committee shall provide the City Council with a monthly report of its activities in the preceding month no later than the seventh (7th) day of each month.
The City Tree Board shall have the right to plant, prune, maintain and remove trees, plants and shrubs within the lines of all streets, alleys, avenues, lanes, squares and public grounds, as may be necessary to insure public safety or to preserve or enhance the symmetry and beauty of such public grounds.