Osman fills the position formerly held by Ward 5 representative Ashley Medina.
Lewiston City Council
After debate, Lewiston council OKs permanent 4-day workweek
Councilors Michael Roy and David Chittim, who voted against making the City Hall schedule permanent, report hearing overwhelming opposition from constituents.
Lewiston City Hall poised to make 4-day workweek permanent
City staff said the change has seen overwhelming support from staff and limited complaints from the public.
Lewiston extends timeframe for shelter committee
The committee will exist for at least another year as it works to secure funding and develop a permanent low-barrier shelter.
Lewiston council approves 12-bed winter shelter for young adults
An emergency declaration will allow New Beginnings to operate under new city licensing rules, including the ability for shelter guests to sleep on cots instead of the floor.
Lewiston to conduct city administrator interviews in November
The council will interview four potential candidates the week of Nov. 18. Former administrator Heather Hunter resigned in March.
Lewiston council approves changes to homeless shelter ordinance
The changes are intended to make it easier for shelters to be created, including the removal of language implemented under the previous council that placed a cap on the number of shelter beds allowed in the city.
Lewiston council kills proposed social media policy for employees
While city administration said the policy is meant to be a guideline and still ensures employees’ First Amendment rights, several have said they’re concerned by its ambiguous language that could leave employees facing disciplinary action.
Lewiston to re-advertise administrator job after first round yields only nine applicants
The second advertisement will have a deadline date of Oct. 23, and a revised timeline estimates a candidate will be selected by mid-December.
Lewiston council approves earlier weekend curfew for minors
Councilor Eryn Soule-Leclair, who made the proposal, said it’s not the answer to youth gun violence in the city but could be one of many actions by the city to help quell the issue.