BANGOR -- The Bangor C ity Council now has a new chair.

Council Chair Cara Pelletier unexpectedly resigned last week, effective immediately, citing quote personal attacks from the public.

At a special meeting Monday evening, current councilors voted 5-2 to elect Councilor Richard Fournier as interim chair.

Fournier states that although there are only a few meetings left in the 2024-2025 session, he is looking forward to leading the community with a focus on housing efforts.

"Just to continue on the business of the City of Ba ngor , and to continue what we've already started. The focus is on housing," said Fournier on what he'll do as chair.

Fournier has chaired the council before and will hold that title until the November general election.

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