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Lewiston council adopts FY2026 appropriation ordinance after amendments; debate centers on police staffing, Valley Vision funding and fleet replacements
Summary
Council passed Ordinance 49‑50 (the 2026 appropriation ordinance) following an amendment to increase a service contract for Valley Vision and extended discussion about adding three police officers, patrol vehicles, and replacement street sweepers. A proposal to cut police funding failed.
The Lewiston City Council on Monday approved the second reading of Ordinance 49‑50, the city’s FY2026 annual appropriation ordinance, after approving an amendment that increases funding for Valley Vision and after extended debate over police staffing and fleet replacements.
Councilor Spickelmeyer moved — and Councilor Wright seconded — an amendment to raise the Valley Vision service contract from $40,000 to $50,000 for FY2026, with the additional $10,000 to come from the council’s contingency fund. City attorney Jennifer Tingano and bond advisor Christie Stoll clarified that changes would be reflected when council votes on individual service contracts; Treasurer Amy Gordon explained the contingency…
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