BANGOR — Bangor’s city council is planning to hold a special meeting to appoint a new council chairperson.

A spokesperson for the city said the meeting will likely happen next week.

The chairperson also serves as mayor and represents the city at ceremonial events.

Former Council Chairperson Cara Pelletier abruptly resigned this week, citing what she called “personal attacks” beyond what she considers to be expected of someone in public office.

“Constructive criticism is the sign of a community that is engaged, passionate, and invested in the future of Bangor,” Pelletier said, in part, in her resignation letter. "However, this year has been exceptionally challenging for me as I have experienced personal attacks beyond what I consider to be the reasonable and expected demands of public office.”

Pelletier did not say what the attacks were in her resignation letter but went on to say that the impact on her well-being and the strain on her family has been “significant.”

“I have refrained from discussing these matters publicly in hopes of keeping the focus on the council’s work,” Pelletier added. “But the impact on my well-being and the strain on my family have been significant. Public service is an honor, yet I do not believe it should come at the cost of one's health.”

Pelletier also said that it was a privilege to work with city staff and that she was “deeply grateful” to her fellow councilors and residents of Bangor who supported her during her term.

Pelletier’s term was already set to expire in November.

A spokesperson for the city told Spectrum News that the chairperson soon to be selected by the council will serve in that role until November, at which point the newly formed council will elect a chairperson to serve on a more permanent basis.

Spectrum News has reached out to Pelletier for comment.