The City Council spiraled into familiar infighting following accusations that a quorum of councilors met outside of an official meeting and discussed city business.
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Lewiston struggles to answer demands for affordable housing, shelters
A divided City Council has been unable to move forward with proposed solutions.
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Lewiston police union president speaks out against new community safety committee
Lewiston’s mayor and a city councilor announced the advisory committee last week following public forums to field concerns and feedback from residents regarding recent violence in the city.
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Lewiston council denies permit for Church of Safe Injection barbecue
A statement from the Church of Safe Injection said it’s ‘evident’ from listening to the councilors who voted to deny the permit that ‘there is considerable confusion about our organization and what we do.’
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Lewiston council denies license for Park Street shelter proposal
In a 5-2 vote, councilors said a lack of funding cast doubt on the shelter operators’ ability to meet the requirements of the license they were seeking.
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Lewiston, Auburn city councils to consider changes to airport board
The councils will meet Monday to discuss a proposal to downsize the airport’s board of directors.
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Lewiston can’t arrest its way out of the homelessness crisis, police chief says
The Lewiston Police Department recently launched its Neighborhoods First initiative, which in addition to its homelessness crisis protocol, outlines a “proactive approach” to handling quality-of-life issues.
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Lewiston mayor says some city councilors are trying to silence him
City councilors will consider an amendment which would prohibit the mayor from engaging in council debates unless he relinquishes his role as presiding officer.
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Lewiston council puts off talks on proposed diversity, equity and inclusion policy
After indefinitely tabling an earlier version of the policy this year, an updated version that staff said responds to councilor concerns was also put off until at least early 2023.
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Lewiston council puts Cote Street ‘nature park’ on hold
Officials are exploring other options in response to neighborhood concerns for the proposed 14-acre nature park south of Webster Street.