Brewer · On the record

How the council voted

Every recorded council vote in this guide where two or more of the people we profile voted, side by side. Each line was checked against the meeting minutes it links to. Only candidates and members with a page in this guide are listed; open the minutes for the full roll call.

Brewer voter guide

Budget

Jun 2, 2026

The FY2027 city and school budget, which set a property tax levy of $21,134,573

Result as recorded: passed unanimously, June 2026

  • YesDani O'HalloranVoted yes on the FY2027 city and school budget, which set a property tax levy of $21,134,573 (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesJenn MorinVoted yes on the FY2027 city and school budget, which set a property tax levy of $21,134,573 (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesMichele LaBree DanielsVoted yes on the FY2027 city and school budget, which set a property tax levy of $21,134,573 (passed unanimously, June 2026).
  • YesSoubanh PhanthayVoted yes on the FY2027 city and school budget, which set a property tax levy of $21,134,573 (passed unanimously, June 2026).

City of Brewer · Jun 2, 2026Link

Council self-review

Aug 11, 2026

Adopting an annual self-review form for city councilors

Result as recorded: passed 3-1, August 2026

  • YesJenn MorinVoted yes on adopting an annual self-review form for city councilors (passed 3-1, August 2026).
  • YesMichele LaBree DanielsVoted yes on adopting an annual self-review form for city councilors (passed 3-1, August 2026).
  • YesSoubanh PhanthayVoted yes on adopting an annual self-review form for city councilors (passed 3-1, August 2026).
  • NoDani O'HalloranVoted no on adopting an annual self-review form for city councilors (passed 3-1, August 2026).

City of Brewer · Aug 11, 2026Link

Nomination papers

Mar 10, 2026

Letting residents take out nomination papers for more than one elected city office, while filing for only one

Result as recorded: enacted 3-1, March 2026

  • YesDani O'HalloranVoted yes on letting residents take out nomination papers for more than one elected city office, while filing for only one (enacted 3-1, March 2026).
  • YesMichele LaBree DanielsVoted yes on letting residents take out nomination papers for more than one elected city office, while filing for only one (enacted 3-1, March 2026).
  • YesSoubanh PhanthayVoted yes on letting residents take out nomination papers for more than one elected city office, while filing for only one (enacted 3-1, March 2026).

City of Brewer · Mar 10, 2026Link

Public comment rules

Jul 14, 2026

Amended public comment rules that let Brewer residents and property owners speak first

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, July 2026

  • YesJenn MorinVoted yes on amended public comment rules that let Brewer residents and property owners speak first (passed 3-2, July 2026).
  • YesMichele LaBree DanielsVoted yes on amended public comment rules that let Brewer residents and property owners speak first (passed 3-2, July 2026).
  • YesSoubanh PhanthayVoted yes on amended public comment rules that let Brewer residents and property owners speak first (passed 3-2, July 2026).
  • NoDani O'HalloranVoted no on amended public comment rules that let Brewer residents and property owners speak first (passed 3-2, July 2026).

City of Brewer · Jul 14, 2026Link

Sewer rates

Aug 11, 2026

The ordinance change carrying out a 3% sewer rate increase, about $4.96 a quarter for the average home user

Result as recorded: enacted 4-0, August 2026

  • YesDani O'HalloranVoted yes on the ordinance change carrying out a 3% sewer rate increase, about $4.96 a quarter for the average home user (enacted 4-0, August 2026).
  • YesJenn MorinVoted yes on the ordinance change carrying out a 3% sewer rate increase, about $4.96 a quarter for the average home user (enacted 4-0, August 2026).
  • YesMichele LaBree DanielsVoted yes on the ordinance change carrying out a 3% sewer rate increase, about $4.96 a quarter for the average home user (enacted 4-0, August 2026).
  • YesSoubanh PhanthayVoted yes on the ordinance change carrying out a 3% sewer rate increase, about $4.96 a quarter for the average home user (enacted 4-0, August 2026).

City of Brewer · Aug 11, 2026Link

Spirit of Brewer Award

Jul 14, 2026

Creating the Spirit of Brewer Award, an annual civic honor whose recipient the council selects

Result as recorded: passed 3-2, July 2026

  • YesJenn MorinVoted yes on creating the Spirit of Brewer Award, an annual civic honor whose recipient the council selects (passed 3-2, July 2026).
  • YesMichele LaBree DanielsVoted yes on creating the Spirit of Brewer Award, an annual civic honor whose recipient the council selects (passed 3-2, July 2026).
  • YesSoubanh PhanthayVoted yes on creating the Spirit of Brewer Award, an annual civic honor whose recipient the council selects (passed 3-2, July 2026).
  • NoDani O'HalloranVoted no on creating the Spirit of Brewer Award, an annual civic honor whose recipient the council selects (passed 3-2, July 2026).

City of Brewer · Jul 14, 2026Link

Waterfront zoning

Aug 11, 2026

Create a Waterfront Zoning District along the Penobscot River and Brewer Riverwalk

Result as recorded: enacted 4-0, August 2026

  • YesDani O'HalloranVoted yes to create a Waterfront Zoning District along the Penobscot River and Brewer Riverwalk (enacted 4-0, August 2026).
  • YesJenn MorinVoted yes to create a Waterfront Zoning District along the Penobscot River and Brewer Riverwalk (enacted 4-0, August 2026).
  • YesMichele LaBree DanielsVoted yes to create a Waterfront Zoning District along the Penobscot River and Brewer Riverwalk (enacted 4-0, August 2026).
  • YesSoubanh PhanthayVoted yes to create a Waterfront Zoning District along the Penobscot River and Brewer Riverwalk (enacted 4-0, August 2026).

City of Brewer · Aug 11, 2026Link

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