BANGOR (AP) — A Maine city councilor says she is looking into how Bangor could cut ties with contractors previously convicted of violent crimes.
Bangor Councilor Sarah Nichols says she is proposing language that would allow the city to get out of a contract if the other party’s principal contract holder committed crimes like domestic violence, sexual assault and others. The move comes after the council voted in favor of a contract with concert promoter Alex Grey in September, who pleaded guilty to domestic violence charges one month later.
If enacted, the ordinance would be the first of its kind in Maine. City Council Chairman Ben Sprague says Nichols’ proposal is well intended, but raises questions about legal enforceability. Nichols says the proposal is common sense.
The council will continue discussions.
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