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Council debates mayoral pay, ultimately affirms current compensation levels
5560078 · August 12, 2025
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Summary
After extended debate and proposed amendments, the Lewiston City Council voted to affirm existing mayor and councilor compensation in city code rather than adopt the proposed ordinance changes.
Lewiston councilors on Aug. 11 considered changes to mayor and city council compensation but ultimately chose to keep the current pay levels in city code.
City Attorney Jennifer Takano advised the council that if compensation remained unchanged the city would not need to amend city code. At one point, councilors proposed lowering the mayor's annual pay to $70,000 and…
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