IN THE NEWS
Terry Dinkins Featured in the Bangor Daily News
“Bangor pastor running for council wants to reduce homelessness and needle distribution”
Read the Bangor Daily News candidate profile to learn more about Terry’s background and his stated positions on issues facing Bangor.
Source: Bangor Daily News
Service Before Politics
Why Terry Is Running
A lifelong Bangor-area resident, pastor and Penobscot County Jail chaplain, Terry Dinkins has spent years working directly with people affected by homelessness, addiction and incarceration.
That experience has shown him Bangor’s challenges up close—from drug activity and discarded needles to public-safety concerns, rising property taxes and the shortage of affordable housing. Terry is running for City Council to bring practical, accountable leadership to the problems he has spent years confronting firsthand.
Public Safety
Hear From Terry
Short messages from Terry about Bangor and why he’s running.
Addiction & Compassion
Bangor’s Drug Crisis
A Safer Bangor
Bangor residents should feel safe in their neighborhoods, parks, businesses, and downtown. Terry supports the men and women of law enforcement and wants Bangor to confront drug activity, reduce discarded needles, and give public-safety professionals the tools they need to do their jobs effectively.
TERRY’S PRIORITIES
Three Priorities for a Stronger Bangor
Compassion With Accountability
Homelessness, addiction, and serious mental illness cannot be solved by ignoring them — or by simply moving people from one place to another. Terry supports treatment, recovery, mental-health intervention, and pathways toward stable housing while working to break the cycle that repeatedly returns people to the street or jail.
A Stronger Bangor
Terry wants a city government that respects taxpayers, attracts businesses, encourages new housing, and makes better use of Bangor's economic assets. That means disciplined budgeting, a broader tax base, more opportunities for development, and a renewed vision for places like Bangor's waterfront.
A RECORD OF SERVICE
The Work Started Long Before the Campaign
Ministry & Reentry
Terry founded the ministry that became The Mansion Church out of work serving incarcerated men and people rebuilding their lives after jail.
Winter Warming Center
Since 2020, The Mansion has operated a recurring winter warming center serving people experiencing homelessness in Bangor.
Jail Ministry
Terry has spent years ministering inside the Penobscot County Jail and working with people affected by addiction, incarceration, and reentry.
Speaking Up for Bangor
Before becoming a candidate, Terry had already addressed Bangor City Council about homelessness, mental illness, drug trafficking, and the need for adequate police resources.
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“Terry has lived that same calling for decades. His compassion is genuine, his commitment is unwavering, and his record speaks for itself. If you vote for Terry this November, you'll be choosing someone who will serve Bangor with integrity, heart, and a sincere desire to make a difference... one person at a time.”
Lt. Paul Edwards
Bangor Police Department, Retired
Trusted by Bangor Leaders
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“This man has helped so many people, cares about everyone... I can guarantee you he will certainly do everything in his power to do what’s best for everyone in Bangor, Maine.”
Joseph Allen
Bangor-area supporter
ENDORSEMENTS
supporter testimonial
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“Terry is a person who serves the community of Bangor by feeding the hungry, serving the homeless, and working with the addiction community. He is homegrown, honest, and dedicated to Bangor! You can count on him to represent you honestly on the city council.”
Dr. Jerry Mick
Senior Pastor, Crosspoint Church
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