LEWISTON — What’s in a name? For the proposed consolidation of Lewiston and Auburn, it could mean a lot. The Lewiston-Auburn Joint Charter Commission is asking residents in both cities to submit their ideas for what to call the consolidated city, if the merger is ultimately approved by voters. “It’s time to make history. Who […]
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Consolidation example works
I read with great interest the guest column, “Charter Commission short on facts,” by Lewiston City Councilor Shane Bouchard (Feb. 5). Because I was the chairman of the Princeton Consolidation and Shared Services Study Commission from its launch in 2010 to the completion of its work in 2013, I am especially interested in the councilor’s comments. […]
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Exploring the pluses and minuses
I like Leroy Walker, but I am not enthusiastic about his repeated letters to the editor opposing the efforts of the Lewiston Auburn Charter Commission to gather facts about the possible merger of Lewiston and Auburn. The commission is not conducting a “crusade” to merge the cities. It is only exploring the pluses and minuses […]
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Let the commission do its job
Recently, I attended the Great Falls Forum at the Lewiston Public Library. Chip Morrison and Holly Lasagna presented an overview of the work done to date by the L-A Charter Commission. It is clear to me that they are doing a great job getting the facts together to help voters decide whether or not it […]
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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 […]