Former Mayor Jim Howaniec, 60, is eyeing a possible campaign for U.S. Senate as a Democrat.
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Former mayor to argue against Lewiston-Auburn merger
AUBURN — Lewiston native and former mayor Jim Howaniec will address the Auburn-Lewiston Rotary Breakfast Club at 7 a.m. Wednesday, Aug. 23, on the referendum to merge the cities of Lewiston and Auburn. Howaniec will provide an argument against the merger, a question that will be on the Nov. 7 ballot. Howaniec is a lifelong […]
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Lewiston-Auburn: Merging will create single powerhouse
Jim Howaniec made a very compelling argument in favor of merging the Twin Cities last week. Yes, the same Howaniec who serves as spokesman for the Coalition Opposed to Lewiston Auburn Consolidation. He says he’s opposed to the merger, but his own experience strongly supports merger. So do we. Howaniec served as Lewiston’s mayor some […]
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Merger would increase taxes in both Lewiston and Auburn
The Lewiston-Auburn Joint Charter Commission has decided that it wants to move historic Lewiston City Hall to Auburn. It wants the citizens of Auburn to take on Lewiston’s “rain tax” and welfare costs. It wants the people of Lewiston to take on the dilemma of a crumbling Edward Little High School and the repair of […]
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Foes of Lewiston-Auburn merger present their points
AUBURN — From preserving each city’s cultural flavor to fears of skyrocketing property taxes, foes of a Twin Cities charter effort say they are ready to make their case. “We still love everybody on the other side of the bridge, but we love being on our own side of the bridge,” City Councilor Leroy Walker […]
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Jim Howaniec, two other musician lawyers release debut album
LEWISTON — The title track, “Andreita,” has shades of Paul Simon. “Me and the Moon” goes a little country. “Batman in Pacific Palisades” is as dance-worthy as three acoustic guitars can get. After five years of playing together, lawyers Jim Howaniec, Steve Brochu and Stephen Dassatti released a new CD last week. Next up: Agreeing […]