The council also limited the mayor’s ability to consult with the city attorney.
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Lewiston council appoints Brian O’Malley as acting city administrator
The council is also scheduled to vote Tuesday on whether to remove Scott Harriman as council president.
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Heather Hunter to leave as Lewiston city administrator
Embattled official gives 30-day notice; City Council to hold special meeting Friday afternoon.
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Lewiston council to receive Freedom of Access Act training from Attorney General
According to city administration, the presentation is simply a ‘continuation of orientation training that any new City Council members would receive,’ but the training comes at a time when city officials have been under intense scrutiny, with staff fielding a high number of FOAA requests.
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Lewiston council passes resolution supporting state gun safety legislation
The proposal is part of a suite of bills introduced by Democrats after the Oct. 25 mass shooting in Lewiston that killed 18 people. But the legislation faces opposition in Augusta, and the Lewiston resolution reflects a similar split.
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Lewiston looking at remote work policy, four-day workweek to attract employees
The city’s human resources director said the city has lost three employees and had multiple applicants turn down jobs so far this year due to a “lack of flexibility” and no remote work policy.
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Lewiston council votes to keep local restaurant inspections as criticism of administration mounts
Comments from the public Tuesday referenced recent comments from city staff regarding the reasons for staff departures, and concerns that the current work environment at City Hall will lead to more.
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Lewiston begins budget talks with big cuts to avoid tax increase
The initial municipal budget of $60 million would be an increase of $4.19 million, or 7.5%, while the school budget is proposed to increase by $13.8 million, or 13.6%.
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‘City councils working in harmony’: Leaders from Lewiston, Auburn get acquainted at informal event
It was all very laid back — there were no rules of order and no official votes cast for this agenda item or that one. But city officials found the meet-and-greet style brainstorming session very productive nonetheless.
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Lewiston council asked to provide additional funding for next phase of Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment
The developers behind the 104-unit second phase of the Choice Neighborhoods redevelopment said the project has a funding gap of about $2 million.