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David Chittum elected Lewiston City Council president, 5–2
Summary
At the council's organizational meeting, councilors elected Councillor Chittum as council president on a 5–2 roll-call vote after nominations for incumbent Scott Harriman and Councillor Chittum.
The Lewiston City Council elected Councillor Chittum as council president in a roll-call vote at the Jan. 7 organizational meeting. The motion passed 5–2.
Nominations were made by council members for incumbent Council President Scott Harriman and Councillor Chittum. Each nominee had supporters on the dais and among public commenters who addressed the council before the vote.
Public commenters addressed the council in favor of both candidates. Elizabeth Eames and Jim Parakilas publicly praised Council President Harriman’s work and public presence; others, including Matthew Egren and Deanna Earhart, supported Councillor Chittum, saying he brings rules-focused attention and detailed oversight.
The clerk announced the roll-call. The final tally was five votes for Councillor Chittum and two for Councillor Harriman; the clerk declared the motion to elect Councillor Chittum as council president carried 5–2.
Why it matters: The council president presides at meetings in the mayor’s absence and has administrative responsibilities that can help set agendas and chair important committees. Councilors said the choice reflected both respect for the incumbent’s service and a desire for new leadership style.
Next steps: Councillor Chittum assumed council-president duties immediately for the 2025 council year.
