Motion

Adoption of the Town of Lincoln Local Food Sovereignty Ordinance

Passed
Date introducedMarch 9, 2026

Exact Motion

Move that the Town Council adopt the “Town of Lincoln Local Food Sovereignty Ordinance,” as presented, enacted pursuant to 7 M.R.S. §§ 281–286 and 30-A M.R.S. § 3001, consistent with the Maine Municipal Association’s 2025 model ordinance, and will become effective upon adoption.

Background / Context

Councilor Ireland submitted the ordinance agenda item. If an existing Food Sovereignty motion is already on the site, the importer skips this record rather than creating a duplicate.

Related Documents & Links

  • March 9 and April 13, 2026 Town Council agenda packets. https://www.lincolnmaine.org/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/3-9-26-Agenda-minutes-monthly-reports-back-up-material.pdf